29 November 2022 – The new online Traveller Declaration System is being introduced at all South African international airports, commencing with King Shaka International Airport today, 29 November 2022. The system will be progressively implemented with other international airports planned during 2023. The system may be used on a voluntary basis during the pilot until further notice. The results of the pilot project will be used as we roll out the system in line with Customs legislation.
The new system allows travellers, including South African citizens and residents, leaving or entering South Africa by air to complete and submit an online traveller declaration and receive electronic confirmation thereof before they travel. Travellers who are travelling with children or infants will also need to complete a declaration for them.
What to do once you’ve completed your declaration
Once you have completed the South African Traveller Declaration, a confirmation of your declaration will be emailed to you. It will contain instructions of what you need to do at the airport.
Remember to print it out or save it on your mobile device so that you may easily access it when needed. The same will need to be done for anyone you are travelling with, including children and infants.
Travellers are encouraged to use the new declaration system, which can be accessed via any device that has an internet connection.
See the Traveller declaration webpage with the link ‘Complete Declaration’.
