- From 1 June 2026, all foreign-registered vehicles must be declared on SARS’s Traveller Management System (TMS) before entering or leaving South Africa.
- The move is part of SARS’s customs modernization effort to improve compliance, risk screening, coordination, transparency, and national security.
- Temporary import permits may be issued for up to six months and can be used for multiple crossings, provided they remain valid and are renewed on time.
- SARS will assist travellers who cannot complete online declarations, but all travellers must still present themselves to Customs for verification and inspection if needed.
- Failure to declare or giving false/incomplete information may lead to enforcement action and border delays; SARS urges travellers to use official guidance before the deadline.
Source: sars.gov.za
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