ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) – Fill Out and Use This PDF

(Submit in duplicate. Please print or type all responses, except signature.) An approved ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

is valid for one year from the date of approval. (See Instruction 26.)

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Permit No.

1. Applicant’s Full Name (Last, First, Middle)

2.Residential Address (Number, Street, City, Country, any other applicable information; cannot be a Post Office box)

3.Telephone Number (including country code)

4.Fax (Facsimile) Number (if any, including country code) (See Instruction 17.)

5. E-mail Address

6.

Male

Female

7. Date of Birth

8.Place of Birth (City, Country)

9. Country of Exportation

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Name and Address

of Manufacturer

a.

Model

d.

Barrel Overall Length Length (inches) (inches)

e.f.

Serial

Number

g.

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Approved

Partially approved for the reason(s) indicated here or on attached letter

Denied for the reason(s) indicated here or on attached letter

Returned without action for reasons indicated here or on attached letter

Withdrawn by applicant without action

Returned without action for additional information

No permit required

19. Signature of the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

20. Date

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General Information

1.An alien admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa includes, persons admitted to travel in the U.S. for business or pleasure,

persons studying in the U.S. who maintain a residence abroad, and

certain foreign workers. The definition does not include permanent resident aliens or nonimmigrant aliens admitted without a visa, pursuant to a Visa Waiver Program or other exemptions from visa requirements.

2.Generally, any nonimmigrant alien temporarily bringing firearm(s) or

ammunition into the United States for legitimate hunting or lawful sporting purposes must first obtain an approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D),

Application and Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens, from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

3.A nonimmigrant alien who is temporarily bringing firearms and

Preparation

13.Generally, a nonimmigrant alien transiting the United States with a firearm

does not require an ATF F 6NIA or a DSP-61 issued by the Department of State.

If you will be in physical possession of your firearm, however,

you will need to meet one of the exceptions outlined at 18 U.S.C. § 922(y). For example if you are a nonimmigrant alien and you will be driving through

the United States as a short cut to get from one part of Canada to another and will have firearms with you, you do not need to file an ATF F 6NIA because you are not temporarily bringing your gun in for hunting or other lawful sporting purposes. You also do not need a DSP-61 import license from the Department of State because there is an exception to their license requirement that applies in this situation. However, if you were admitted under

a non-immigrant visa, you need to have a valid hunting license from a State within the United States to lawfully possess your firearm while transiting through the United States.

ammunition into the United States for reasons other than legitimate hunting or lawful sporting purposes should not submit an ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) application. However, the nonimmigrant alien may need to obtain a DSP-61, Temporary Import License, from the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Please contact DDTC at

202-663-1282 or http://pmddtc.state.gov for further information.

4.An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit is not required for temporary imports of firearms and ammunition by certain diplomats, distinguished foreign visitors, law enforcement officers of friendly foreign governments entering the United States on official law enforcement business, and foreign military officers entering the United States on official duty. See 27 CFR § 478.115(d)(2)-(5).

5.An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit also is not required for firearms or ammunition brought into the United States or any possession

thereof by a nonimmigrant alien who can establish to the satisfaction of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that such firearm(s) or ammunition was previously taken out of the United States or any possession thereof by such person. See 27 CFR § 478.115(a). Note, even if you do not need an import permit because of this exception, you must

fall within an exception to the general prohibition on nonimmigrant aliens possessing firearms and ammunition. See paragraph 18 below.

6.You may not temporarily import unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons, such as machineguns, short-barreled rifles or shotguns, and silencers. If you are not sure if the items you plan to import fall within this category, please contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch.

7.Firearms that are of U.S. Government origin or that contain U.S.

Government origin manufactured parts or components generally may not be temporarily imported into the United States. Moreover, firearms and

ammunition may not be imported from certain proscribed countries. For a list of proscribed countries, see http://pmddtc.state.gov.

8.You must ensure there are no State or local laws in any State you will be

travelling in or travelling through prohibiting your possession of the firearm(s) or ammunition you are seeking to import.

9.You will not need an export permit from the Department of Commerce or the Department of State when leaving the United States with the firearm(s) or remaining ammunition listed on your ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) permit.

10.It takes approximately 8 to 10 weeks to process an ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import application.

11.If you have any questions or concerns about temporarily importing firearms or ammunition into the United States, please call ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch at (304) 616-4550 or email ATF at Imports@atf.gov.

12.Additional ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) are available from the ATF Distribution Center, 240-828-5316. The forms also can be downloaded at www.atf.gov.

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14.Nonimmigrant aliens may complete and submit the ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) themselves. You do not need to have a dealer or importer licensed by ATF complete and submit the form.

15.If a nonimmigrant alien has another person (such as a lawyer or hunting guide) complete the ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) for him or her, the person who completes the form must answer the questions with information about the nonimmigrant alien (e.g., under “Residential Address,” the person should put

the address of the nonimmigrant alien, not his or her own address). In addition, the nonimmigrant alien must sign the certification statement in question 17.

16.The application must be prepared in duplicate. The signature required by question 17 must be in ink on both copies. Other entries must be printed in ink or be typewritten. All required items on the form must be completed or

your application will not be approved. The application should be submitted to: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Firearms and

Explosives Imports Branch, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405. It also may be faxed to 304-616-4551 or emailed to imports@atf.gov.

17.If you are able to receive faxed or emailed documents, we encourage you to provide your fax number (including your country code) in Item 4 or your email address in Item 5. We often experience delays with international mail. If we are able to fax or email you our response it will reduce the possibility of delay.

18.In general, aliens admitted under a nonimmigrant visa are prohibited from possessing or receiving firearms or ammunition in the United States. There are exceptions to this prohibition, including: (1) a nonimmigrant alien in possession of a valid hunting license or permit issued by a State within the United States, and (2) a nonimmigrant alien in possession of an invitation or registration to attend a competitive target shooting event or sports

or hunting trade show sponsored by a national, State, or local organization devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms.

19.Accordingly, aliens admitted under a nonimmigrant visa must attach documentation to your ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) application that establishes

you fall within exception 1 or 2 of paragraph 18 in order to demonstrate your possession of the firearm(s) and ammunition in the United States

will be lawful. In order for your application to be approved, you must provide

ATF with a copy of either: (1) a valid, unexpired hunting license or permit issued by a State within the United States (the hunting license/permit

does NOT have to be from the State where you will be importing and/or using the firearm(s) and ammunition), or (2) an invitation and/or registration confirmation to attend a competitive target shooting event or sports or hunting

trade show, sponsored by a national, State, or local organization devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms. If you fax or email this documentation to ATF, please make sure the document ATF receives is legible. We suggest you fax or email a legible photocopy of the document.

20.Most States issue hunting licenses and permits to nonimmigrant aliens, often over the telephone or through a website. If you need information about obtaining a State hunting license or permit, we suggest you contact a State government.

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21.If you are attending a shooting event or trade show and are not sure if it qualifies for the exception, please contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives

Imports Branch prior to submitting your application. ATF can tell you whether the event qualifies. If it does not qualify, you may instead support your application with a hunting license or permit from a State within the United States.

22.Question 11 requires the applicant to provide any known admission number or alien number he or she has received from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Not every nonimmigrant alien will have an admission number or alien number. In particular, Canadians often will not have one of these numbers. If you do not have one of these numbers or cannot recall a past number, answer question

11 “N/A.” For your information, an admission number is the number on an USCIS Form I-94 or USCIS Form I-94W, the arrival/departure form

U.S. Customs and Border Protection completes at a port of entry. An alien number is an U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services file number certain nonimmigrant aliens are given, such as nonimmigrant aliens with employment authorization documents.

23.Only nonimmigrant aliens seeking to temporarily import firearms from

Canada should answer question 12. This question requires all nonimmigrant aliens seeking to import firearms from Canada to provide their Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) Number.

24.You may list all the firearms and ammunition you seek to temporarily import on one application. If necessary, attach additional pages to provide the information requested in question 16. Write your full name in the upper right hand corner of any additional pages.

Approval

25.If your application is approved, ATF will send you an approved ATF F

6NIA (5330.3D) import permit. Please note, the approved permit will state that the firearm(s) and ammunition authorized for importation must be taken back out of the United States when you leave the

country, excluding any ammunition that is used while in the United

States. It also will state that you may not transfer the firearm(s) or ammunition to another person while in the United States. ATF also will notify you if your application is denied (or partially denied) and the reason(s) for denial. In some cases ATF will inform you that it needs additional information to process your application.

26.An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit is valid for one year from the date of approval (the date listed in Item 20). During that year an

alien admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa can use the permit repeatedly to import the firearm(s) and ammunition listed on the permit, as long as you meet one of the exceptions outlined in paragraph 18 (18 U.S.C. § 922 9(y)).

27.When you are ready to enter the United States with your firearm(s) or ammunition, you must present your approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. If applicable, you also must present U.S. Customs and Border Protection with documentation demonstrating that you fall within an exception to the nonimmigrant alien prohibition (i.e., State hunting license/permit; invitation and/or registration).

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Privacy Act Information

The following information is provided pursuant to Section 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(e)(3)).

1.Authority. Disclosure of the information requested on ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) is mandatory pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(5)(B) and

925 for a nonimmigrant alien to obtain a permit to temporarily import firearm(s) and ammunition.

2.Purpose. To determine if a nonimmigrant alien can lawfully obtain a permit to temporarily import firearm(s) and ammunition, and if the firearm(s) and ammunition qualify for temporary importation.

3.Routine Uses. The information will be used by ATF to make determinations set forth in “Purpose” section above. In addition, information may be disclosed to other Federal, State, foreign and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies personnel to verify information on the application, to conduct a background check on the applicant, and to aid other law

enforcement and regulatory agencies in the performance of their duties with respect to the enforcement and regulation of firearms and/or ammunition where such disclosure is not prohibited by law. The information may further be disclosed to the U.S. Department of Justice if it appears that the furnishing of false information may constitute a violation of Federal law. Finally, the information may be disclosed to members of the public in order to verify the information on the application when such disclosure is not prohibited by law.

4.Effects of Not Supplying Information. Failure to supply complete information will delay processing and may cause denial of the application.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice

This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purposes of this information collection are: (1) to allow ATF to determine if the firearm(s) or ammunition described on the application qualify for temporary

importation; (2) to certify that a nonimmigrant alien is in compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)(B); and (3) to serve as the authorization for importation.

The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 30 minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances.

Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions for reducing this burden should be addressed to the Contracts and Forms Office, Office

of Science and Technology, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Washington, DC 20226.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

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