Europäischen Feuerwaffenpass beantragen

If you want to take your weapons with you within the European Union (EU) or to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, you will need a European Firearms Pass.

When you want to take your weapons with you within the European Union (EU), to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you need a European firearms pass.

The European Firearms Pass is valid for 5 years and can be extended twice for 5 years at a time.

Only weapons for which you have a valid permit for the purchase and possession of weapons (weapons possession card - WBK or hunting license) are entered in your European Firearms Pass. Up to 10 weapons are entered in the European Firearms Pass. If you wish to take more weapons with you, you will receive another European Firearms Pass.

You may take the corresponding ammunition with you for the registered weapons, but only as much as you are likely to need. Experience has shown that hunters need less ammunition than sports shooters.

The European firearms pass is no guarantee that you are actually allowed to take the registered weapons into the country. You should therefore check before traveling whether you are allowed to take the weapons with you to the country in question. In addition to the European firearms pass, you must also carry an identification document and the firearms ownership card in which the firearms are registered. It is also advisable to carry an invitation from the hunting club or the hunting license for the country or confirmation of registration for a shooting competition.

The European firearms pass is not an import document and does not entitle you to take firearms or ammunition abroad permanently. You will need other permits for this.

To complete the application more quickly, you can use the NWR identification numbers (NWR-ID):

• your personal NWR ID (P or F NWR ID) for your personal details
• the permit NWR ID for the firearms permit (E-NWR ID)
• the weapon or weapon part NWR ID (W or T NWR ID).

You can obtain the NWR IDs on request from the relevant weapons authority.

• Identity card or passport (copy)
• Weapon Possession Card (WBK) or Hunting License
• current photograph (not older than 1 year, at least 45 x 35 millimeters in size, with a light background)

You must have a valid permit for the acquisition and possession of the weapons (e.g. hunting licence or weapon possession card – WBK) to be entered in the European firearms pass.

You can apply for the European Firearms Pass in writing or online.

If you wish to apply for the European Firearms Pass in writing:

• You fill out the form that you can obtain from the relevant firearms authority.
• You send the signed form, the current photograph and your permit to possess and acquire the weapons (weapon possession card – WBK) or your hunting license by post to the responsible weapons authority.
• You can also visit the relevant firearms authority. Often, the European firearms pass is issued immediately if all the requirements are met.

If you want to apply for the European Firearms Pass online:

• You submit the application via the online service of the responsible firearms authority.

You can either send the photograph by post to the competent firearms authority or bring the photograph with you when you pick up the European firearms pass. It is then glued in place.

There is no deadline.

• European Firearms Passport Issuance
• European firearms pass for carrying weapons while travelling
  • within the European Union (EU)
  • in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
• Validity: 5 years (can be extended twice for 5 years)
• Prerequisite: Permission to acquire and possess a weapon (e.g. hunting license or weapon possession card – WBK)
• A recent photograph (not older than 1 year, at least 45 x 35 millimetres, with a light background) is required for the issuance of the European firearms pass (no biometric photo required)
• Note to the applicant: Other conditions of the Member States for the carriage of a weapon should be checked before the trip
• Responsible: Weapons Authority

Police headquarters - Weapons authority

Police headquarters - Weapons authority

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance required: No