The ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D), officially titled the Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens, is issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Understanding the form's requirements before you apply will save time and reduce the chance of a returned application.
Any nonimmigrant alien who plans to bring firearms or ammunition into the United States for temporary hunting or sporting purposes must file this form. This includes international hunters attending U.S. hunts, competitive shooters participating in recognized sporting events, and visitors attending shooting exhibitions who intend to use their own firearms. Citizens of certain countries may qualify for an exemption under specific treaty arrangements, but most visitors from non-exempt nations must file ATF Form 6NIA before their firearms or ammunition enter U.S. territory.
To complete ATF Form 6NIA, applicants must provide full personal identification (passport number, visa type, date of birth, and country of citizenship), a detailed description of each firearm to be imported (make, model, type, caliber or gauge, and serial number), and the total quantity and type of ammunition. Applicants must also attach one of the following supporting documents: a valid U.S. hunting license issued by a recognized state wildlife agency, or a written invitation from a recognized U.S. sporting organization confirming participation in a specific event. Applications submitted without this documentation are typically returned without action under 18 U.S.C. section 922(g)(5)(B).
ATF Form 6NIA is submitted in duplicate to the ATF Imports Branch. The ATF may fully approve the request, partially approve it for select firearms, deny it, or return it without action if required information is missing. Approved permits are valid for one year from the date of approval. Applicants should submit the completed ATF Form 6NIA at least 60 days before their planned travel date to allow time for review and any corrections.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 5 min |
| Other names | ATF 6NIA, ATF Form 5330.3D, Application for Temporary Importation of Firearms, Nonimmigrant Alien Firearms Permit |