From 1 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will require that all vehicles that are registered abroad have to be declared on the SARS Traveller Management System (TMS) before entering or departing from South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reasons for this decision include modernising customs operations at points of entry into the country and making the process more hassle-free for travellers, while at the same time protecting national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When foreign-registered vehicles are temporarily brought into the country, temporary import permits that are valid for six months will be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The permits are also not only valid for a single trip during that time, but may be used for multiple border crossings, without the need to reapply for each crossing. Regular cross-border travel for legitimate reasons such as work, studies, business or medical care does not affect the validity of the permit, as long as it remains valid and is renewed in time before it expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SARS realises that people hate administrative processes and has therefore tried to design the system to make compliance as easy as possible. Information on Customs\u2019 temporary import requirements is available at https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/customs-and-excise\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The easiest option for travellers with foreign-registered vehicles will be to complete the form online before arriving at the border, but SARS will also still assist people who are unable to do so in advance at border posts. They should just be aware that the process will then take much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if travellers have done so in advance, they must still report to Customs at the border for verification, processing and inspection (where required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SARS emphasises that compliance with this new measure is not optional. Vehicle owners who fail to declare foreign-registered vehicles, or who provide false or insufficient information, will face serious consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More information is available at https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/travellerdeclaration\/ <\/a>and https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/customs-and-excise\/<\/a> or through the SARS MobiApp.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From 1 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will require that all vehicles that are registered abroad have…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":160,"featured_media":229250,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"News for people temporarily entering South Africa with vehicles registered abroad","_seopress_titles_desc":"From 1 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will require that all vehicles that are registered abroad have to be declared on the SARS Traveller Management System (TMS) before entering or departing from South 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