European firearms pass
If you want to take firearms with you when travelling in the EU, for example on hunting trips or for competitions, you need a European firearms pass.
Description
You will need a European firearms pass when travelling in and through countries of the European Union where you want to take weapons with you, for example when hunting or taking part in shooting competitions. This serves to legitimise the weapons within the EU. In various EU countries, authorisation to import weapons must be obtained in the firearms pass before entering the country. In case of doubt, please enquire at the respective embassy or consulate.
The firearms pass does not replace the firearms possession card in Germany. If you are permanently transferring one or more weapons from one country to another, you will require an import or export licence.
Required documents
- Application form
- Weapon ownership card in which the weapon to be carried is entered
- Two passport photos (printed)
- Passport or identity card
If you visit us in person, we will need the original and a copy of your passport or identity card and your gun licence. If the copies have to be made by the authorities, a fee of 0.50 euros will be charged per copy.If you send the application by post, fax or e-mail, we will need a copy of your passport or identity card as well as the gun ownership card.
Questions & Answers
The application must always be submitted in writing by post with the relevant documents if original documents are required. Only in justified individual cases can appointments be made in person.
Contact
Waffenbehörde
Website
Postal address
Waffenbehörde
Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München
Address
Ruppertstraße 19
80337 München
Application procedure
Please submit applications and enquiries to the weapons, hunting, fishing and explosives authorities in writing. You can do this digitally at waffen.kvr@muenchen.de or by post (submit original documents). We have set up a digital application procedure with authentication for the application for a small arms licence.
You will receive your respective notifications and documents by post. You will then receive the invoice for this from the city treasury.
If you need to visit us in person (e.g. to hand in a firearms licence), please send an email to waffen.kvr@muenchen.de. We will then send you an appointment confirmation or appointment suggestions if necessary.
Further information on the individual services of the Weapons, Hunting, Fishing and Explosives Authorities.