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Great Britain residents visiting Northern Ireland

You must have a Northern Ireland Certificate of Approval. This includes residents from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

You need to send a full copy of your valid GB firearm certificate with the application - the firearm certificate, the shotgun certificate or the co-terminus certificate.

In Northern Ireland airguns are also considered firearms. You must include these on your application even though they will not be recorded on your GB certificate.

There is no charge for this documentation.

Apply, at least, 4 weeks before the expected date of arrival.

Our specially trained officers are here to help with your enquiries and you can contact the Firearms and Explosives Branch by email: firearms@psni.pnn.police.uk or call your local police on 0845 600 8000 for more information.