Travelling with weapons

​Can I bring a firearm into Queensland for a hunting holiday from overseas?

Yes.  You will need to apply for a visitor's licence and a B709 - Import Permit at least 42 days before your arrival. 

Further information on visiting Queensland with weapons. 

I am moving to Australia from overseas; what do I need to do?

Before moving your firearms and ammunition to Queensland you are advised to take up residence in the State, obtain a licence to possess the weapons and establish safe storage provisions.

See Moving to and from Queensland for more information. 

How do I pay for a visitors licence?

Cheques and money orders are acceptable methods of payment for a visitors licence and must be in Australian dollars – AUD.  All money payable must be made out to the Queensland Police Service.  Alternatively, the fee can be paid by a Queensland resident at any Queensland police station and a copy of the receipt must be forwarded to Weapons Licensing.

Further information on visiting Queensland with weapons and fees.

I'm licensed interstate; can I use my weapons in Queensland? 

There is a provision for temporary mutual recognition of interstate licences for particular purposes.

Further information on visiting Queensland with weapons. 

Can I use my Queensland licence and weapons interstate? 

If you hold a Queensland weapons licence and you wish to travel interstate with weapons, it is advisable to check with each state that you will be travelling through in order to ensure that you meet their requirements.

Contact details of interstate registries.

US State Department permits

A State Department permit may require an end user certificate for weapons to be released from another country to allow importation and release of the weapons to Australia.  These permits are issued by the Department of Defence.