{"id":12788,"date":"2026-07-02T15:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/?p=12788"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:55:31","slug":"mandatory-customs-declaration-for-travellers-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/verplichte-douane-aangifte-voor-reizigers-naar-zuid-afrika\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory customs declaration for travellers to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>From 01 July 2026<\/strong> is it for travellers to and from South Africa <strong>mandatory<\/strong> a\u201c<strong>Online Traveller Declaration<\/strong>\u201dfill in a form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The obligation applies to all travellers<\/strong>, including South African citizens, and also for minors.<\/p>\n<p>You must submit the digital declaration online a maximum of 24 hours before departure or arrival.<\/p>\n<p>Children and babies must also be included in the declaration. It is possible to complete the form via the SARS website. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/travellerdeclaration\">www.sars.gov.za\/travellerdeclaration<\/a> to download the mobile app<em>South African Traveller Management System<\/em> \/ SATMs.<\/p>\n<p>The information requested includes passport details, travel details, contact details, and the declaration of goods and cash.<\/p>\n<p>For queries regarding the Online Traveller Declaration, please contact the SARS Traveller Declaration team at the following email address\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:travellerescalations@sars.gov.za\">travellerescalations@sars.gov.za<\/a>. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions at <a href=\"https:\/\/us.list-manage.com\/19QNKksmMwJ?e=fe4f457921&amp;c2id=098ad6e77ff4c764ec0224c3d59d364c\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Upon successful submission, you will receive an email confirmation. Please keep this (printed or on your phone) to show at customs.<\/p>\n<p>For specific details, such as declaring cash (above R100,000) or goods, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/travellerdeclaration\/faqs-for-the-required-online-traveller-declarations-from-1-july-2026\/\">SARS FAQs for Required Online Traveller Declarations from 1 July 2026<\/a> Consult.<\/p>\n<p>In the unlikely event that you do not have internet access, you may be assisted by customs at the airport in limited cases.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From 01 July 2026, travellers to and from South Africa are required to complete an \u201cOnline Traveller Declaration\u201d form. The requirement applies to all travellers, including South African citizens, and also to minors. You must submit the digital declaration online a maximum of 24 hours before departure or arrival. 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