Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens

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OMB No. 1140-0084 (06/30/2027)

U.S. Department of Justice

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of

Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens

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

For ATF Use Only

is valid for one year from the date of approval. (See Instruction 34.)

Permit No.

Section I - To Be Completed By Applicant

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

2. Residential Address (Number, Street, City, Country, any other applicable

information; cannot be a Post Oce box)

3. Telephone Number

(including country code)

4. E-mail Address

Male

Female

Non-Binary

6. Date of Birth

Month Day

Year

7. Place of Birth (City, Country)

8. Country of Exportation

9. Country of Citizenship (list more than one, if applicable.)

10. Current and/or Past U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Admission Number(s) or Alien Number(s) (if any) (See Instruction 26.)

11. Only complete this block if you are applying to temporarily import rearm(s) from Canada, provide your Firearms Possession and Acquisition

License (PAL) Number (See Instruction 27.)

12. Are you being admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa? (See Instruction 1.)

Yes

If you answered Yes, skip to block 13.

If you answered No, skip to block 15.

13. If you are being admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa, do you possess a valid hunting license or permit lawfully issued by a

state of the United States? (See Instructions 17-19.)

Yes

If you answered Yes, please attach a copy of the license or permit to the application and skip to block 15.

If you answered No, go to block 14.

14. Do you possess an invitation and/or registration to attend an upcoming competitive target shooting event or sports or hunting trade show in the United

States sponsored by a national, state, or local organization devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting use of rearms? (See Instruction 20.)

Yes

If you answered Yes, attach a copy of any such invitation and/or registration to the application.

*Note: Invitation/registration must contain the applicants full name as well as the dates of the lawful sporting activity.

If you answered No, you likely are not in compliance with 18 U.S.C.

§ 922(g)(5)(B) and therefore likely are prohibited from obtaining an approved

ATF Form 6NIA(5330.3D) temporary import permit. (Call 304-616-4550 for additional information.)

ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

Previous Editions Obsolete

Revised June 2024

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15. Description of Firearms (See Instructions 9 and 28). All items in columns a through g must be completed by the applicant. If necessary, use

enclosed attachment sheet. (SG-Shotgun, Ri-Rie, PI-Pistol, RE-Revolver, C-Combination)

Name and Address (City and Country)

of Manufacturer

Type

(SG, RI, PI,

RE, C)

Caliber,

Gauge, or

Size

Model

Barrel

Length

(inches)

Overall

Length

(inches)

Serial

Number

See Attachment

16. Description of Ammunition (See Instructions 10 and 29). All items in columns a through e must be completed by the applicant.

If necessary, use enclosed attachment sheet.

Name and Address (City and Country)

of Manufacturer

Core Material

(Lead, Steel, etc.)

Description

(Ball,

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Wadcutter,

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Shot,

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AP,

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Tracer)

Caliber, Gauge,

or Size

Quantity

(Each type)

See Attachment

Certication: Under the penalties provided by law, I declare that I have examined this application, including the documents submitted in support of it,

and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

17. Signature of Applicant (must be in ink)

18. Date

Section II - For ATF Use Only (Please do not make any entries in this section.)

The application has been examined and the temporary importation of the rearms and/or ammunition described herein is:

Approved

Partially approved for the reason(s)

indicated here or on attached letter

Denied for the reason(s) indicated

here or on attached letter

No permit required

Returned without action for reasons

indicated here or on attached letter

19. Signature of the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 20. Date

The following restrictions apply to your approved import permit:

The rearms and/or ammunition authorized for importation by this permit are not authorized for permanent importation. The rearms and/or

ammunition may not be transferred to another person within the United States. The holder of this permit MUST take the rearms and any unused

ammunition back out of the territorial limits of the United States upon the conclusion of their hunting or sporting activity.

Ries must have a barrel length of at least 16 inches and an overall length of not less than 26 inches. Shotguns must have a barrel length of at least 18

inches and an overall length of not less than 26 inches.

Not to include fully automatic rearms.

This permit does not authorize the importation of ammunition or ammunition components if they contain a tracer or incendiary elements.

This permit does not authorize the importation of the ammunition described thereon if: (1) it has a projectile or projectile core which may be used in a

handgun and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron,

brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium; or (2) a full jacketed projectile larger than .22 caliber designed and intended for use in a handgun and

whose jacket has a weight of more than 25 percent of the total weight of the projectile.

ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

Previous Editions Obsolete

Revised June 2024

15. Firearms (Continued)

Name and Address (City and Country)

of Manufacturer

Type

(SG, RI, PI,

RE, C)

Caliber,

Gauge, or

Size

Model

Barrel

Length

(inches)

Overall

Length

(inches)

Serial

Number

ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

Revised June 2024

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16. Ammunition (Continued)

Name and Address (City and Country)

of Manufacturer

Core Material

(Lead, Steel, etc.)

Description

(Ball, Wadcutter, Shot, AP, Tracer)

Caliber, Gauge,

or Size

Quantity

(Each type)

ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

Revised June 2024

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Instruction Sheet For ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

(Please detach this instruction sheet before submitting your application)

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 denition 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 rearm(s) and/or

ammunition into the United States for legitimate hunting or lawful

sporting purposes must rst obtain an approved ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D),

Application/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 rearm(s) and/or

ammunition into the United States for reasons other than legitimate

hunting or lawful sporting purposes should not submit an ATF Form 6NIA

(5330.3D) application. However, the nonimmigrant alien may need to

obtain a temporary import permit from the Department of Commerce or

Department of State. Please contact the Department of Commerce at

(202) 482-2000 or https://www.commerce.gov or Department of State at

(202) 647-4000 or https://www.state.gov.

4. An approved ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit is not required

for temporary imports of rearm(s) and/or ammunition by certain diplomats

or distinguished foreign visitors entering the United States on ocial duty.

See 27 CFR § 478.115(d)(3)-(4).

5. An approved ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit is not required

for temporary imports of ocial duty rearm(s) and/or ammunition by

certain law enforcement ocers or military personnel of friendly foreign

governments entering the Unted States on ocial business or duty.

See 27 CFR § 478.115(d)(2),(5).

6. An approved ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit also is not

required for rearms(s) and/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 rearm(s) and/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 rearm(s) and/or

ammunition. See paragraph 17 below.

7. You may not temporarily import unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA)

weapons, such as machineguns, short-barreled ries or short-barreled

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.

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

origin manuafactured parts or components generally may not be imorted into

the United States. Moreover, rearm(s) and/or ammunition may not be

imported from certain prescribed or embargoed countries. For a list of

those countries, see https://www.pmddtc.state.gov.

9. The term “rearm” means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which

will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by

the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon;

Such term does not include an antique rearm (i.e. muzzleloaders).

Generally, air guns and BB guns are not classied as rearms.

10. The term “ammunition” means ammunition or cartridge cases, primers,

bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any rearm.

11. You must ensure there are no state or local laws in any state you will be

traveling in or through prohibiting your possession of the rearm(s) and/or

ammunition you are seeking to import.

12. You will not need an export permit from the Department of Commerce or

the Department of State when leaving the United States with the rearm(s) and/

or remaining ammunition listed on your ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) permit.

13. It takes approximately 4-6 weeks to process an ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

import application.

14. If you have any questions or concerns about temporarily imorting rearm(s) and/

or ammunition into the United States, please call ATF’s Firearms and Explosives

Imports Branch at (304) 616-4550 or email ATF at [email protected].

15. The ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) is available from the ATF Distributiion Center,

240-828-5316. The form also can be downloaded at www.atf.gov.

16. Generally, a nonimmigrant alien transiting the United States with a rearm

does not require an ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) or a temporary import permit

issued by the Department of Commerce or Department of State. If you are

being admitted under a nonimmigrant visa and will be in physical possession

of your rearm, 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 rearms with you, you do not need to

le an ATF Form 6NIA because you are not temporarily bringing your rearm(s)

in for hunting or other lawful sporting purposes. You also do not need a

temporary import permit from the Department of Commerce or

Department of State because there is an exception to their license requirement

that applies in this situation. However, if you were admitted under

a nonimmigrant visa, you will need to have a valid hunting license from a state

within the United States to lawfully possess your rearm while transiting

through the United States.

17. In general, aliens admitted under a nonimmigrant visa are prohibited

from possessing or receiving rearm(s) and/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, or (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 rearms.

18. Accordingly, aliens admitted under a nonimmigrant visa must attach

documentation to your ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) application that establishes

you fall within exception 1 or 2 of paragraph 17 in order to demonstrate

your possession of the rearm(s) and/or 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 rearm(s) and/or ammunition), or (2) an invitation and/or registration

conrmation 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 rearms. If you email

this documentation to ATF, please make sure the document ATF receives is

legible.

19. Most states issue hunting licenses or 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.

20. If you are attending a shooting event or trade show and are not sure if it

qualies for the exception, please contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives

Imports Branch prior to submitting your application. ATF can tell you

whether the event qualies. If it does not qualify, you may instead support

your application with a hunting license or permit from a state within the

United States.

(Instructions continued on reverse)

ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

Previous Editions Obsolete

Revised June 2024

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Preparation

21. Nonimmigrant aliens may complete and submit the ATF Form 6NIA

(5330.3D) themselves. You do not need to have a dealer or importer licensed

by ATF complete and submit the form.

22. If a nonimmigrant alien has another person (such as a lawyer or hunting

guide) complete the ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) for them, the person

who completes the form must complete the form with information about

the nonimmigrant alien (e.g., under”Residential Address,” the person

should put the address of the nonimmigrant alien, not their own address).

In addition, the nonimmigrant alien must sign the certication statement

in block 17.

23. All elds 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 emailed to

[email protected].

24. Block 8 requires the applicant to provide the country of exportation, which is

the country where the rearm(s) and/or ammunition is/are coming from. The

United States cannot be listed as the country of exportation.

25. Block 9 requires the applicant to identify all countries the applicant maintains

citizenship. .

26. Block 10 requires the applicant to provide any known admission

number or alien number they have received from the U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services (USCIS). 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 block 10 with

“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 le

number certain nonimmigrant aliens are given, such as nonimmigrant

aliens with employment authorization documents.

27. Block 11 applies only to nonimmigrant aliens seeking to temporarily import

rearm(s) from Canada. This block requires all nonimmigrant

aliens seeking to import reaarms from Canada to provide their Firearms

Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) Number.

28. Block 15 requires the applcant to identify only the rearm(s) they are seeking

to temporarily import. Any rearm(s) the applicant is seeking to temporarily

import may be identied on one application and must be listed separately

(if applicable). Please use the rearms attachment sheet as necessary.

29. Block 16 requires the applicant to identify only the ammunition they are

seeking to temporarily imort. Any ammunition the applicant is seeking

to temporarily import may be identied on one application and must be listed

separately (if applicable). Please use the ammunition attachment

sheet as necessary.

30. Block 17 requires the original ink signature of the applicant.

31. Block 18 requires the date in which the applicantion was signed by the

applicant.

Approval

32. If your application is approved, ATF will send you an approved ATF Form

6NIA (5330.3D) import permit. Please note, the approved permit will

state that the rearm(s) and/or any 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. ATF also will notify you if your application is denied or partially

approved and the reason(s) for deniel or partial approval. In some cases,

ATF will inform you that it needs additional information to process your

application.

33. The processed ATF Form 6NIA permit will be emailed to the address

provided in block 4. If an email address is not provided, the permit will be

mailed to the address in block 2.

34. An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit is valid for one year

from the date of approval (the date listed in block 20). During that year, the

approved permit may be used repeatedly to import the rearm(s) and/or

ammunition listed on the permit.

35. When you are ready to enter the United States with your rearm(s) and/or

ammunition, you must present your approved ATF Form 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).

36. No amendments or alterations may be made to a processed permit, except by the

Director.

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 rearm(s) and ammunition.

2. Purpose. To determine if a nonimmigrant alien can lawfully obtain a permit to temporarily import rearm(s) and/or ammunition, and if the rearm(s) and/or 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 rearms 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. Eects 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 rearm(s) and/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 directed to Reports Management Ocer, Resource Management Sta, Contracts and Forms Oce, Bureau of Alcohol,

Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 99 New York Ave, N.E. 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.

ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)

Previous Editions Obsolete

Revised June 2024