04 Jun 2026

Members of the public are informed that,  effective June 1, travellers driving Botswana-registered vehicles into South Africa will be required to declare their vehicles at border posts. This follows South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) implementation of temporary importation declaration requirement for motor vehicles entering and leaving South Africa. SARS Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu said the measures aligned with international customs practice and formed part of SARS’ ongoing programme to modernise border management, strengthen compliance and protect the integrity of the country’s ports of entry. He said the permit would be valid for six months and may be used for multiple crossings during that period. He further added that failure to comply with new requirements may result in delays at ports of entry, administrative penalties and other enforcement actions. ENDS