Newer South Africa Revenue

[KuduKiller]

So this is a newer thing I saw. Last time I went I didn’t need to do this. Usually I just clear passport control and walk right past customs, who are usually kicked back and playing on their phones at OR Tambo.

Anyone had any issues with it? I completed the online form and tells me to follow the green channel which, I had planned on anyway. I am also being met by Mr. X so I would think we would bypass customs regardless. Are they even looking at the form or proof of completion?

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Last time I landed at Tambo in 2023 no one was in customs! We all just walked on by. Then the gal in security when I was being checked for flight to Port Elizabeth swiped my roll of red duct tape. Ah. Almost forgot about the new murals painted in the corridors before my second safari in 2021. Walked past the first one showing a busload of photo tourists at Kruger NP. Okay, that's nice. Next one shows a young white couple on bicycles touring ... the Townships! I kid you not! Yikes! They would be much safer touring Kruger on bikes. Arriving for my third safari I noticed all the new murals had been painted over in flat forest green paint. Sometimes I see almost as many uniformed staff as passengers ... most doing nothing but looking at their phones. Tambo is always an "experience."

 

[KuduKiller]

Yes and all the big signs telling you not to tip or bribe the SAP! Lol

 

[KuduKiller]

I spoke to Mr. X and he said “don’t worry, we will do it the old way.”

 

[HookMeUpII]

I spoke to Mr. X and he said “don’t worry, we will do it the old way.”

I went in 2023, used him, everything was smooth as butter. They know him there, trust in that.

I can't see how on earth anyone would want to do the permitting and take the risk themselves.

 

[KuduKiller]

Someone posted a thread yesterday and said that Delta stated it is mandatory completion as per them. Regardless, mine is done so I’m good! We will see what they do at the airport!

 

[JD Noblin]

I have use Mr. X for several years....he is trustworthy and I have never had an issue with a rifle permit.

 

[375Fox]

What are you talking about? I don’t see a link or attachment in initial post?

 

[KuduKiller]

About delta making it mandatory? It was another thread, I will see if I can find it and post it here in a bit.

 

[375Fox]

About delta making it mandatory? It was another thread, I will see if I can find it and post it here in a bit.

What is it?

 

[KuduKiller]

Post in thread 'Customs Online Traveller Declaration/South Africa Revenue Service'

Yesterday at 12:41 PM

I am getting ready to fly into South Africa in two weeks and double checked on my airline ticket and Delta is requiring me to fill out that SARS form. I notified Mr. X that it seems to be required now.

The information online for SARS claims it still voluntary but apparently the airlines here in the US are requiring it:

• franzfmdavis

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[HookMeUpII]

Post in thread 'Customs Online Traveller Declaration/South Africa Revenue Service'

Yesterday at 12:41 PM

I am getting ready to fly into South Africa in two weeks and double checked on my airline ticket and Delta is requiring me to fill out that SARS form. I notified Mr. X that it seems to be required now.

The information online for SARS claims it still voluntary but apparently the airlines here in the US are requiring it:

• franzfmdavis

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Did you ask him about it? What was his thoughts?

 

[KuduKiller]

I will holler at X this weekend unless someone does before me please post what he says.

 

[franzfmdavis]

I had connected with him (Mr. X) over the weekend and he had told me that he did not think it was necessary, but then Delta required me to fill it out so I did and let him know that it was required by my airline.