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South Africa arrival card: Online Traveller Declaration (SARS Traveller Management System)

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You need to fill in the Online Traveller Declaration (SARS Traveller Management System) online before you arrive. It's free on the official site.

Open the official formsars.gov.za

When to submit: Submit no more than 24 hours before departure on the final leg to South Africa

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Mandatory customs declaration since 1 July 2026 for all travellers entering or leaving by air, land, sea or rail; paper only in limited cases. Also via the SATMS app. Travellers from DR Congo or Uganda must also complete a Travel Health Questionnaire.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for South Africa?
Yes. Visitors must fill in the Online Traveller Declaration (SARS Traveller Management System) online before arriving in South Africa. Mandatory customs declaration since 1 July 2026 for all travellers entering or leaving by air, land, sea or rail; paper only in limited cases. Also via the SATMS app. Travellers from DR Congo or Uganda must also complete a Travel Health Questionnaire.
When should I fill in the Online Traveller Declaration (SARS Traveller Management System)?
Submit no more than 24 hours before departure on the final leg to South Africa
How much does the Online Traveller Declaration (SARS Traveller Management System) cost?
It's free on the official government site, sars.gov.za. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Do I still need a visa for South Africa?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check South Africa's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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