South Africa
Entry
Visas, arrivals, border rules, customs, and permits.
South Africa visas, ETA, traveller declaration and customs
Check South African government and Department of Home Affairs sources for visa requirements, visa-exempt countries, visa types, eVisa and ETA options before travel.
SARS says from 1 July 2026 travellers entering or leaving South Africa by air, land, sea or rail must submit an online traveller declaration unless a limited exception applies; use SARS for customs, cash and goods declaration requirements.
South Africa government official visa requirements visa-exempt countries source
gov.za
South Africa DHA official exempt countries visa-free entry list source
dha.gov.za
South Africa DHA official types of visas entry requirements source
dha.gov.za
South Africa DHA official eVisa application portal source
ehome.dha.gov.za
South Africa DHA official ETA electronic travel authorisation application portal source
eta.dha.gov.za
South Africa SARS official online traveller declaration arrival departure form source
sars.gov.za
South Africa SARS official required online traveller declarations from 1 July 2026 FAQ source
sars.gov.za
South Africa SARS official travellers customs cash currency goods declaration source
sars.gov.za
South Africa BMA official ports of entry passport visa border source
bma.gov.za