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Travellers in a bona fide emergency situation may use Emergency Travel Documents to enter and depart from South Africa. These documents are not issued at the port of entry.
- Who it is for:
- travellers in a bona fide emergency situation
- How to act on it:
- Apply for an Emergency Travel Document at a Home Affairs office
All imported second-hand clothing entering South Africa for trade or resale must be accompanied by a permit from the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).
- Who it is for:
- businesses importing second-hand clothing into South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Obtain a permit from the Department of Trade and Industry (dti)
All valuable items such as motorbikes, cameras, and laptops must be declared at Customs when entering or leaving South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- travellers carrying valuable items
- How to act on it:
- Declare all valuable items at Customs upon arrival or departure
Passports are issued at Home Affairs offices in various cities and towns. All travellers must have a valid, machine-readable passport to enter or leave South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- all travellers entering or leaving South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Visit a Home Affairs office to apply for a passport
All South African minors under 18 years old must have an unabridged birth certificate when travelling in or out of South Africa, unless their passport includes parental details or a visa was issued with the UBC.
- Who it is for:
- parents or guardians of South African minors travelling internationally
- How to act on it:
- Obtain an unabridged birth certificate from the relevant authority before travel
The Border Management Authority has temporarily suspended all operations at the Grobler border post. This means that no border crossings, customs inspections, or immigration processing will be conducted at this location until further notice.
- Who it is for:
- travelers, transport companies, customs and immigration staff, and any entity relying on services at the Grobler border post
- How to act on it:
- No action is required by the public; the suspension is enforced by the Border Management Authority and applies automatically to all operations at the site.
The Border Management Authority has made available an explanatory memorandum that outlines the service standards, tariffs, rates, and scales for services provided by the Agriculture Function. This document is intended to inform users of the criteria and pricing structure for these services.
- Who it is for:
- businesses and entities using BMA agricultural services
- How to act on it:
- Download the document from the BMA website
You can submit an appeal against an administrative fine issued to your airline, bus, or taxi operator under Section 50 of the Immigration Act. The appeal must relate to a fine issued during the 2025/26 financial year. You must provide a letter of appeal, a copy of the fine, a Declaration to a master of shipment (DHA96), DHA 1694 Letter, DHA 1756 Letter, and a passport copy, all uploaded as a single PDF. You must also select a reason for the refusal of entry from the available options.
- Who it is for:
- conveyers/operators (Airlines, Buses, Taxis) fined under Section 50 of the Immigration Act
- How to act on it:
- Enter your email address, provide an alternative email, upload all required documents as one PDF, select a reason for refusal of entry, and confirm you are not a robot
You can submit a formal request to access records held by the Border Management Authority using Form 2, which is provided in the PAIA Manual. This allows individuals to obtain information from the BMA under the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
- Who it is for:
- any member of the public seeking records from the BMA
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit Form 2 to the BMA as specified in the manual
If you disagree with the outcome of your request for information, you may file an internal appeal using Form 4. This process allows you to challenge a decision made by the BMA regarding your access request.
- Who it is for:
- individuals dissatisfied with a response to their information request
- How to act on it:
- Submit Form 4 to the BMA to formally appeal a decision on a record access request
You can lodge a formal complaint about the handling of your information access request using Form 5. This form enables you to report concerns about delays, denials, or procedural issues related to your request.
- Who it is for:
- individuals who believe they have been unfairly treated in their information access process
- How to act on it:
- Fill out and submit Form 5 to the BMA to raise a formal complaint
The BMA has published a notice listing information that is automatically available to the public under Section 15 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act. This includes specific categories of information that do not require a formal request.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public interested in information already made available by the BMA
- How to act on it:
- Review the Section 15 PAIA Notice published in the manual to view automatically available information