New mandatory travel rules for anyone entering or leaving South Africa
South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned that, from Wednesday, 1 July 2026, any travellers entering or leaving South Africa must submit an online traveller declaration before travelling. The declaration forms part of the Customs process and helps travellers meet their legal obligation to declare goods, currency and other relevant items in their possession. The system makes it easier for travellers to comply with Customs formalities before arriving at a port of entry or exit.
The new travel rules are part of the digital 'travel pass' piloted at airports in South Africa in 2022. SARS implemented the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS) on a pilot basis at select airports that year, later expanding it to sea and land ports. While voluntary during the pilot phase, it is now mandatory. Declarations must be submitted no more than 24 hours before departure. Exemptions apply to those qualifying for limited paper-based exceptions and air and sea travellers transiting through South Africa who do not leave designated transit areas.
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South Africa is implementing new mandatory travel rules for all individuals entering or leaving the country, effective July 1, 2026. These changes
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