World Championship
Helices ZZ
4 - 6 September 2026

Clube de Caçadores de Braga
Via do Alto da Vela –São Mamede de Este
4715-498 Braga

Contact
Téléphone: +351 253 684 503 / +351 962 755 624
Email: international@ccbraga.pt

By clicking on "registration" tab of the World Helice ZZ Championship, you enter the World Helice ZZ Championship (4^th - 6^th September 2026, 30 helices), the Helice ZZ Grand Prix of Portugal (2^nd - 3^rd September 2026, 20 helices) and the President Cup (1^st September  2026, 12 helices), at the combined rate of €300 (€180 for juniors).

If you want to enter only one of these 3 championships, please contact the organising federation.

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World Championship
Helices ZZ
4 - 6 September 2026

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World Championship
Helices ZZ
4 - 6 September 2026

FORMALITIES

1) Visa

Portugal is a member of the European Union and Schengen Agreement. EU nationals can enter Portugal with a valid passport or with a valid ID Card.

Detailed information regarding visas and formalities for entry into Portugal can be found on the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affair website: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/.

Those athletes/federations who need a specific invitation letter to apply for a Visa, must contact FPTAC – Federação Portuguesa de Tiro com Armas de Caça, at least 40 days prior to the arrival in Portugal, through email: gunpermit@fptac.pt

The Portuguese Shooting Federation has no influence on the Embassies and will only be able to provide invitations for the period of this competition andeventual pre-event training.

No visa will be granted upon arrival at the airport.

 

2) Temporary Gun Permit

Each athlete is authorized to carry a maximum of 2 (two) shotguns and 1.200 cartridges in Portugal. However, those who travel by plane must check the quantity/weight allowed by the airlines.

2.1 Citizens of the European Union

EU citizens holding a European Firearms Pass can enter Portugal without an official import license from the Portuguese police.

2.2 Citizens out of European Union

Firearm gun permit form

Non nominative invitation letter

Athletes who do not hold the European Firearm Pass must apply for a temporary gun import license, at least 30 days prior to the arrival, through the email: gunpermit@fptac.pt.

The following data will be necessary:

• Name and surname (as mentioned in the passport);

• Date of birth;

• Nationality;

• Exact dates of entry and exit from Portugal;

• Gun description: type (shotgun), model (ex. MX8),brand (ex.Perazzi), caliber, serial number, other details(extra canon, extra trigger mechanism, etc.);

• Email address.

The gun permit expenses amount to 100,00€ and must be paid by bank transfer.

Once granted, FPTAC will send to the applier a copy of the gun permit license by email, which must be presented to customs when arriving in Portugal.

When leaving Portugal, it is mandatory to present these forms back to customs, at the border (coming by car), or at the airport (coming by plane).

For those traveling by car, all formalities take place at the Portuguese borders or at police stations upon arrival and exit Portuguese territory.

FPTAC International Activities Office
Email: gunpermit@fptac.pt
Tel. +351 214 126 160 / +351 927 986 632

World Championship
Helices ZZ
4 - 6 September 2026

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