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South Africa: Online Traveller Declaration Now Required, and the Cash Limit Is R100,000

Since 1 July 2026, everyone entering or leaving South Africa must complete an online traveller declaration, and you can now carry up to R100,000 in cash without prior approval. Here's what changed and what to do.

1 min readUpdated 28 Sept 2026

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Rule Changes

South Africa: Online Traveller Declaration Now Required, and the Cash Limit Is R100,000

Don't get caught at the border.

Rule Changes

South Africa: Online Traveller Declaration Now Required, and the Cash Limit Is R100,000

Don't get caught at the border.