It is perfectly legal to register an imported vehicle in South Africa. You must register an imported vehicle in South Africa with your local registering authority.
What documentation are required to register an imported automobile in South Africa?
The following paperwork is required:
MVR1A or RLV eNaTIS form;
RSA identification document
If you lack an RSA identity document:
A foreign-issued identity paper or a traffic registration number certificate
Documents pertaining to motor vehicle registration and licensing outside of the RSA.
Letter of authority (LOA) from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (link is external)
Is it legal to import automobiles into South Africa?
Vehicles registered in the names of returning South African nationals and immigrants with permanent residence are permitted to enter the country. Racing automobiles, vintage passenger vehicles, particularly built vehicles, and hereditary vehicles are examples of vehicles that can be imported.
Are Japanese automobiles permitted in South Africa?
South Africa, which has tougher emission control rules, does not permit older Japanese vehicles to be driven on its roads, even while traveling to regional locations such as Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.
Can I register a Botswana car in South Africa?
Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, and South Africa are all members of SACU (Southern African Customs Union), and all of these nations are subject to a single rate with no specific customs obligations, which implies that cars from member countries can freely travel on South African highways.
What is the cost of importing a car into South Africa?
Car shipment to South Africa from the United States starts at $3,300 for standard-sized cars and rises to $7,000 for SUVs and larger vehicles. The size and weight of the car being shipped are two of the most important cost factors.
