Transfer of firearms out of Luxembourg
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The permanent transfer of a firearm by a professional from Luxembourg to another member country of the European Union (EU), or the export of that firearm to a third country requires a license for the transfer/export of firearms issued by the Arms and Security Service (Service Armes et Gardiennage) of the Ministry of Justice in Luxembourg.
The professional must also obtain a prior authorisation granted by the destination country.
The prior approval is always issued by the Member State of destination, whereas the transfer licence is always issued by the Member State of origin.
Who is concerned?
All professionals must apply for a transfer/export licence for:
- the export of firearms from Luxembourg to a third country, or;
- the transfer of firearms from Luxembourg to other EU countries.
This application relates to civilian firearms and their ammunition. Civilian firearms are weapons that are not acquired or held by the armed forces, the police or the public services. They therefore differ from military arms and ammunition.
This procedure also applies when the firearms are permanently transferred by an individual.
For authorised gunsmiths, the license application is replaced by a simple transfer declaration for intra-EU movements.
Prerequisites
Preliminary steps
No permanent transfer or export can be made without prior authorisation from the country of destination of the weapon.
In the case of a transfer to another EU Member State, this authorisation may take the form of the prior agreement for the transfer of firearms (French, Pdf, 90 Kb) to be requested from the competent authority of the Member State of destination.
In the case of an export to a third country, this prior authorisation may have different forms depending on the issuing country.
Costs
The issuance of a transfer or permanent export licence of a firearm to a foreign country is subject to a fee of EUR 25 to be paid in advance.
The taxes are paid by wire transfer or direct deposit of the amount to the account CCP LU13 1111 0011 4679 0000 of the "Estates" office (Domaines) at the Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority, with the indication of the precise wording as stated in the form, depending on the procedure performed.
How to proceed
Submitting the licence application
Once the prior authorisation has been obtained, the Luxembourg seller must submit an application for a transfer/export licence of a firearm abroad to the Arms and Security Service of the Ministry of Justice by email.
Supporting documents
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
- proof of bank payment of the EUR 25 fee (transfer/direct deposit);
- for transfers to all other EU Member States: the prior authorisation from the country of destination;
- for exports to third countries: proof issued by the competent authorities of the country of destination and, where appropriate, an EUC (End User Certificate).
An application for a European firearms transfer licence must be submitted if this document is required by the country of destination.
Transfer between licensed gunsmiths
In the case of a transfer of firearms between approved gunsmiths within the EU, no licence is required depending on the duration of the agreement (maximum 3 years).
The transaction must then simply be declared to the Ministry of Justice using the firearms transfer declaration form from an authorised gunsmith.
Online services and forms
Who to contact
Arms and Security Service
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Ministry of Justice Arms and Security Service
- Address:
- 13, rue Erasme L-1468 Luxembourg Luxembourg
- Fax:
- (+352) 22 05 19
- Email address:
- armes@mj.etat.lu
From Tuesday 17 March 2020, the reception desk will be closed until further notice
Related procedures and links
Procedures
Links
Further information
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Armes prohibées
sur le site du ministère de la Justice
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Civil arms
on the Single Window for Logistics website
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Permit to transfer firearms
on the Single Window for Logistics website
Legal references
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Directive 91/477/CEE du Conseil du 18 juin 1991
relative au contrôle de l'acquisition et de la détention d'armes
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Texte coordonné de la loi modifiée du 15 mars 1983
sur les armes et munitions
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Texte coordonné du règlement grand-ducal modifié du 13 avril 1983
pris en exécution de la loi modifiée du 15 mars 1983 sur les armes et munitions
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