South Africa

*Travelling to South Africa

Source: www.southafrica.info

South African customs passenger allowances entitle you to bring new or used goods of up to R3 000 in value into the country without paying any duty. For additional goods, new or used, of up to R12 000 in value, you will be charged a flat rate 20% duty. Thereafter, normal customs duties apply.

You can also bring in, duty-free, the following:

• Wine - up to 2 litres per person.
• Spirits and other alcoholic beverages - up to 1 litre in total per person.
• Cigarettes - up to 200 per person.
• Cigars - up to 20 per person.
• Cigarette or pipe tobacco - up to 250g per person.
• Perfume - up to 50ml per person.
• Eau de toilette (scented liquid lighter than cologne) - up to 250ml per person

The alcohol and tobacco allowances only apply to people over 18.

All currency must be declared on entering the country.