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IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Requirements for Travelling Cross-border with Minors.

 

In an effort to prevent child-trafficking cross-border, the Department of Home Affairs, South Africa requires all passengers travelling cross-border with children under 18 years old, to have the documentation hereunder, before crossing the border.

 

Please note, these requirements apply to all South African borders from 1 October 2014. Prior to this date it only applies to the Beit Bridge border. Passengers travelling cross-border with minor children (under the age of 18 years), are required to, at all times during the journey, be in possession of and to present the following, for immigration purposes:

 

In the case of both parents travelling with a child:

• Proof that the child belongs to them by means of the unabridged birth certificate, reflecting the details of the parents of the child (this should be the original document or a certified copy thereof);

• Valid passport for the child.

 

In the case of one parent travelling with a child:

• The unabridged birth certificate, reflecting the details of the parents of the child (this should be the original document or a certified copy thereof);

• Valid passport for the child;

• An affidavit from the other, non-travelling parent, giving permission for the child so to travel (example: affidavit - one parent with child). Alternatively, either a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship in respect of the child, or a death certificate of the other parent registered on the child´s birth certificate.

 

In the case of a person who is not the biological parent, travelling with the child:

• The certified copy of the unabridged birth certificate, reflecting the details of the parents of the child;

• Valid passport for the child;

• An affidavit from each parent, stating the name of the person travelling with the child (example:affidavit - legal guardian with child);

• Certified copies of the passports of the parents;

• Contact details of the child´s parents or legal guardian.

• Ensure that all passports are valid for at least six months.

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General:

• South African citizens do not need a Visa to visit Mozambique.

• Non-South African citizens can buy a Visa from the border - phone the consulate offices (Johannesburg: 011 372 5712 / Cape Town: 021 426 2944 / Durban: 031 304 0200) for more information.

• You will need your original vehicle registration papers. If your vehicle is being financed, you will need to get a letter from the bank stating that you have permission to take the vehicle across the border.

• Make certified copies of all your important papers, including your passport, and keep these in a separate place to the originals.Ensure that your vehicle license discs are current and visible.

• Make sure that you have 2 red triangles packed in your vehicle's boot.

• It is compulsory to have two reflective vest/jacket and wear it/them when you stop at the side of the road for any reason.

• Stickers: if you are towing a trailer, boat or caravan you need to stick a yellow-and-blue triangle sticker on the front of your vehicle and another on the back of the trailer. A ZA sticker is not compulsory, but get one and stick it anywhere on the back of the vehicle.Driver's license: anyone with a valid South African driver's license can legally drive in Mozambique - keep your driver's license on you.

• Spare wheel and jack: potholes can be lethal! Check your tyre pressure and keep the spare wheel and jack handy, in case it is needed.

 

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• Check the exchange rate before leaving home. Change Rands at the Sasol Service Station just before the Lebombo Border Post. There are also a few Bureau de Change kiosks at the Ressano Garcia Border Post (the Mozambique side). You can draw cash from an ATM which poses less risk.

• Buy third party insurance - it is compulsory. You can do this at the border and it is valid for 30 days. You will be given a form - keep it safe as you may be asked to produce it by border officials or traffic police.

 

Check your paperwork: Get all your documents together, all documents are to be certified. Make sure you have:

• Passport

• Driver's license

• Vehicle registration papers (plus papers for trailers, boats, etc.) and the letter from the bank, if vehicles are financed.

• Third Party Insurance form

• A pen!

• See 'Shopping Tips' - note on Customs and Duties if you are planning a self-catering holiday.

 

At the Border (On the SA Size):

• Collect your gate pass (if available) from the border official and park your vehicle.

• At the Customs Desk, fill in a form and declare any expensive goods like cameras, fridges, etc. (The Mozambican authorities will stamp this form on your way in and you must be able to show these goods upon your return to South Africa.)

• Go to the Vehicle Registration Desk, produce your gate pass, and get your passport stamped.

• Return to your car, hand your gate pass to the border official and drive to the Mozambique side.

 

At the Border (On the Mozambique Side):

• Get a gate pass and park your vehicle.

• Report to the Immigration Desk and present the DA341 Form, the car papers and the insurance form. Your gate pass and the DA341 will be stamped. If you do not receive a copy of the permit, ask for one.  Have your passport stamped (and double-check that it is stamped with the correct date).

• Return to your car, ask one of the officials (in uniform) to inspect the car and sign your gate pass.

• Drive on, hand your gate pass to an official who will be waiting for it - you are through!