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How to cross SA`s land borders – details finally

Source: Tourism Update, 09/12/2015


Regulations implemented at SA`s borders are now being actively
enforced.


Tourism Update has been trying to find the specific regulations for
crossing SA`s borders. Even though they have to police the
regulations, SAPS was unable to supply them. Finally the Road Freight
Association sent us a copy. You can access the regulations here.


Following a clampdown last month on the regulations for travellers
crossing South Africa`s land borders, Tourism Update went through the
process of acquiring the required documents and found that it took
less than four working days.


On Thursday last week, I contacted my insurance company for
confirmation that I would be covered by insurance, including if I was
involved in an accident, while in Mozambique. Within 30 minutes, my
insurer, Auto and General, sent through confirmation of vehicle cover
outside SA borders.


I then sent this confirmation to my bank and, four working days later,
on Tuesday, my bank, FNB, which is financing my vehicle, sent me a
letter authorising me to take the vehicle outside SA`s borders,
stipulating my dates of travel.


According to SA`s regulations for vehicles crossing its borders, the
letter from the bank is required for vehicles that are financed.


In instances where a rented vehicle is taken across SA`s borders, a
letter of authorisation is needed from the rental company. Sandile
Ntseoane, GM of the Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing
Association, commented: "Most of our members supply their renters with
a letter of authority when they are to cross the border. It contains
the vehicle details such as engine and vin numbers as well as the
rental details and which country they are entering. To my knowledge,
they do not give them copies of the vehicle registration papers as the
signed original letter of authority has been sufficient."


According to the AA, drivers crossing SA`s borders require:
• A valid passport for the driver and passengers
• A certified copy of the vehicle registration papers
• If vehicle is still being financed, a letter of authority from the
bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle licence
papers
• If the driver is not the registered owner of the vehicle, a letter
of authorisation from the registered owner


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