Summary
This webpage describes the completion of the Traveller Card (TC-01).
The Traveller Card (TC-01) – which is to be completed by travellers prior to their arrival or at the port of entry / exit.
The TC-01 will be used for the processing of travellers at Customs Offices if SATMS is offline.
Traveller Card Requirements
- The Traveller Card may be completed prior to arrival at the port or at the port of entry / exit.
- The Traveller Card must be completed with a black / blue pen in English using capital letters.
- Parents or guardians must assist minors to complete the Traveller Card.
- Each traveller (or legal guardian in the case of minors) must sign the Traveller Card that he / she has completed.
Completion of the Traveller Card
| Field Description | Explanation |
| Passport No. | The traveller’s passport number is completed in this field.
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| File Description | Explanation |
| Flight No. / Ship No. / Vehicle Reg No. | The traveller completes the number of the mode of transport he / she used.
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| File Description | Explanation |
| Reason for a visit | The traveller marks the relevant tick box with the applicable reason(s) for his / her visit to South Africa. The following options are available:
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| File Description | Explanation |
| Occupation | The traveller marks the relevant tick box with regard to their occupation. The following options are available:
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| File Description | Explanation |
| Are you in possession of | The traveller must indicate (yes or no) whether he / she has in his / her possession any of the following:
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| File Description | Explanation |
| Physical Address in South Africa | The traveller completes the physical address where he / she will be staying in South Africa:
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| File Description | Explanation |
| Declaration | The traveller must write his / her full name and surname and sign the declaration to confirm that the particulars he / she has furnished are true and correct.
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| File Description | Explanation |
| For Office Use | This field is completed by the Physical Inspector to indicate which channel the traveller must proceed to.
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| File Description | Explanation |
| Date | This field is completed by the Physical Inspector to indicate the date of the traveller’s arrival.
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Definitions, acronyms and abbreviations
The definitions, acronyms and abbreviations can be accessed here – Glossary webpage.
Legal disclaimer: In the event of conflict or inconsistency between this webpage and the PDF version of the guide, the latter shall prevail.
