Apply for a licence to transit the State with firearms

When a person who is resident in another country wishes to pass through this State with a firearm, they require a licence issued by the Minister for Justice.

A ‘Transit the State’ Licence is applicable where a non-resident is travelling though the jurisdiction with a firearm, but not using their firearm. An example would be a resident of Northern Ireland wishing to travel with firearms and flying out from Dublin Airport.

To apply for a ‘Transit the State’ Licence, complete the application form below and return it to:

If you are a resident of an EU Member State (or a resident of another European country which is subject to the EU Firearms Directive) you must post your original European Firearms Pass with this application. All firearms on this application must also be shown on your European Firearms Pass.

If you are not a resident of an EU Member State(or a resident of another European country which is subject to the EU Firearms Directive) then you must send copies of the firearms certificates held by you for each firearm on this application. If your onward destination is to another EU member state you must provide documentation that you have permission to enter that State. You may post or email legible scanned copies.

The Department of Justice will consider the application having regard to public safety and security.