South Africa Traveller Declaration Information

Information About The South Africa Traveller Declaration

About the South Africa Traveller Declaration

The South Africa Traveller Declaration is a document that passengers must have to enter the country.

It is a relatively recent entry requirement, introduced in November 2022. It was implemented in phases, first being used only at Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR), followed by Cape Town International Airport (CPT) on 28 February 2023. Other South African airports and seaports began using the Declaration throughout 2023.

The South Africa Traveller Declaration is granted through an online application system. It was introduced to make it quick and simple for all passengers to make the Declaration.

Applicants must provide their personal details, travel information, passport data, and contact info.

Countries Elegible for the South Africa TD

All passengers entering South Africa must have completed the South Africa Traveller Declaration online before departure. They must bring confirmation of their declaration to show on arrival.

This is the case for all nationalities. Even South African citizens must complete the Traveller Declaration when returning home.

Passengers of all nationalities listed below can get their South Africa Traveller Declaration by filling out the application form.

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Countries Elegible for the South Africa TD

All passengers entering South Africa must have completed the South Africa Traveller Declaration online before departure. They must bring confirmation of their declaration to show on arrival.

This is the case for all nationalities. Even South African citizens must complete the Traveller Declaration when returning home.

Passengers of all nationalities listed below can get their South Africa Traveller Declaration by filling out the application form.

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Documentation requirements for the South Africa Traveller Declaration

You only need a few basic items to complete the South Africa Traveller Declaration. You will need:

Valid passport
Flight details
Contact information
Details of travel companion (if applicable)
Company details (if travelling for business)

Check Status of your South Africa Traveller Declaration

After making your online Declaration, all notifications and updates will be sent by email to the account you provided.

You will receive confirmation of your South Africa Traveller Declaration within 1-3 business days.

To check the status of your online application, please click here.

Online Application for the South Africa Traveller Declaration online

The Declaration form is designed to be straightforward to fill in and is done 100% online.

On the online form, you must provide the following:

Personal details
Passport information
Travel arrangements

All the information provided on the application form must be entered exactly as they appear on your passport, such as:

First and last names
Country and date of birth
Address
Passport number
Nationality

All eligible applicants can click here to complete the South Africa Traveller Declaration online.

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