Travelers are allowed to bring any amount of
foreign currency prior to their arrival to
Johannesburg and South Africa. High
amount of money must be declared at the
entrance.
The South African Rand (R) that you may have
when you arrive or depart is restricted with
R500. Also note that travellers cheques are
more safe than the cash. Maximum payment by
cheque is R3000.
Travelers are able to bring in duty-free
items that are worth up to R3000. Items that
exceed that amount will be charged a % 20
tax rate.
New or used items of R3000 may be imported
without the payment of duty and VAT.
A resident or a
non-resident traveler may import certain
consumable goods without having to pay a
duty with the limits stated below;
- Wine,
2 liters per person
-
Spirits and other alcoholic beverages,
1 liter per person
-
Cigarettes, 400 per person
-
Cigars, 50 per person
-
Cigarette or pipe tobacco, 250g per
person
-
Perfume, 50ml per person
- Eau
de toilette, 250ml per person
Further information may be obtained from
South African Revenue Service on http://www.sars.gov.za/ |
