Apply for a weapons import permit

In general

Special authorisation is needed for the import of:

• a cutting weapon with a blade longer than 12 centimeters that is not intended for household or occupational use,

• a switchblade, spring dagger, gravity knife, gravity dagger, stabbing weapon, or other similar weapons,

• a striking weapon, such as brass knuckles, a spiked club, a concealed club, a club not intended for sports, or other similar weapons, as well as electrical weapons,

• swords that are a combination of striking and cutting weapons,

• throwing stars, throwing knives, or other such weapons,

• crossbows, longbows, slingshots, or other such weapons, as well as arrowheads. This does not, however, apply to bows intended for practice or competition in archery.

Permits may be granted for

• Collectible value of a weapon. This usually does not apply to new items or imitations.

• Special reasons. These reasons must be well-founded and explained.

The permit is subject to restrictions and conditions.

Application

You can submit an application:

• by email to leyfi@rls.is

• by letter, posted to: Ríkislögreglustjóri, Rauðarárstígur 25, 105 Reykjavík.

Information needed

The application must include:

• information about the applicant, such as name and national identification number,

• information about the weapon, such as blade length or other characteristics,

• photo of the weapon,

• justification for application.

In some cases, further information is requested by email or phone.

Application processing time

The processing of applications can take up to several months.

You can cancel the application at any time.

When an application is approved

If an application is approved, you will receive a letter by mail and a scanned copy by email.

If an application is denied

If an application is denied, you will receive instructions on how to appeal the decision and ask for reasons for the rejection.