Dear Valued Customer,
From 1 July 2026, all travellers entering or departing South Africa are required to complete an online Traveller Declaration before travelling.
Introduced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the declaration forms part of the Customs process and is designed to simplify border procedures while ensuring travellers meet their legal obligation to declare goods, currency and other regulated items.
The declaration is mandatory for all travellers entering or leaving South Africa by air, land or sea and must be completed before your journey.
Visit the SARS Traveller Declaration Portal to complete your declaration before you travel.
Go to Declaration ↗SARS's full FAQ on the traveller declaration requirement, effective 1 July 2026.
Read the FAQs ↗If you are entering or departing South Africa in a foreign-registered vehicle, you must comply with the SARS vehicle declaration requirements introduced on 1 June 2026. Please refer to the SARS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.
Please contact the SARS Traveller Declaration team at travellerescalations@sars.gov.za for support or consult the SARS FAQs.
To help ensure a smooth journey, we highly recommend completing your Traveller Declaration well before departure. Please ensure all information is accurate and keep a copy of your electronic confirmation readily available, as it may be requested by Customs officials during your travels.
Please feel free to contact one of our consultants should you have any questions.