South Africa - Get Traveller Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for getting Traveller Card in person, the applicant has to visit the applicant must visit any nearest Customs office.
2. The contact and address details of the Customs office in various locations are listed in the following link: Link
3. Visit any nearest Customs Office branch and obtain an application form for getting Traveller Card (TC-01 Form) from the respective department. Or click here to download: Link
4. Also get cleared about the required documents to be attached and any requirements to be accomplished for the process.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. After completing, attach all the documents required for the process with the completed form.
7. Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the branch office for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
8. After all the processes have got completed, the concerned authorities will proceed to make the necessary actions for the Traveller card process.
9. The applicant can obtain any information regarding the progress of his/her request, from the office where the application has been made.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Passport of the applicant
• Relevant Vehicle Registration document
• Document containing residential address
• Travel document (if any)
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Office Locations & Contacts

South African Revenue Service (SARS) - Head Office,
Lehae la Sars Building, 299 Bronkhorst Street,
New Muckleneuk, Brooklyn,
PRETORIA
Postal address: Private Bag X923
Pretoria,0001
Tel: (012) 422 4000
Call Centre: 0800 00 7277
Fax number: (012) 422 5180
Email: For Tax Practitioners: [email protected]
Email: For Taxpayers: [email protected]
Website: Contacts link

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Region Contacts Details
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Branches

Eligibility

• Any person who wants to leave or enter into the Republic of South Africa with goods that are ought to get cleared at the customs, can apply.
• You can find more details on eligibility criteria in the following page: Link

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

TC-01 form: Link

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Processing Time

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Instructions

Applicants are required to refer to the following document for instructions in completing the application form: Link

Required Information

• Passport number
• Relevant Vehicle Registration number
• Physical address details
• Unit number
• Contact person and number

Need for the Document

It is essential for any person who intends to leave from or enter into the Republic of South Africa with goods that are subject to certain clearance processes at the Customs and Excise Department at the entry port, to obtain a Traveller card by applying in a prescribed format.

Information which might help

Refer for more information: Link

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