02/07/2026
Compulsory from 1 July 2026 for travellers entering or leaving South Africa.
Applies to:
South African citizens
Permanent residents
Foreign visitors
Applies whether travelling by:
Air
Road
Sea
Rail
You can submit the declaration online via the SARS Traveller Management System or the official mobile apps.
⚠️ One point that needs clarification
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"Within 24 hours before your departure."
This is a simplified guideline. SARS requires the declaration to be submitted before you travel, and the system allows submission before arrival or departure. The 24-hour recommendation is intended to ensure your declaration is current and processed, but the legal requirement is that it is completed before crossing the border.
What you'll typically need
Passport or travel document
Travel itinerary
Contact details
Details of anyone travelling with you
Information about goods or currency that must be declared
What happens if you don't complete it?
Administrative penalties or enforcement action
