How to Register a Botswana Vehicle in South Africa

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How to Register a Botswana Vehicle in South Africa

How to Register a Botswana Vehicle in South Africa
How to Register a Botswana Vehicle in South Africa

Can a Botswana car be registered in South Africa?

As members of the SACU (southern african customs union), which also includes Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, and South Africa, all of these nations are subject to a single rate and share no unique customs obligations. As a result, vehicles from sacu member nations are free to travel freely on South African roads.

How long is the driving period in South Africa for foreign cars?

If the car has foreign registration, it will only be in South Africa for a year.

In that case, it is also possible to submit passports and paperwork demonstrating residency in another country.

Is it legal to use a foreign car in South Africa?

It is legal to drive in South Africa without import permission on South African roads for owners of cars that have been imported and registered in any sacu member country. Several nations, including Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, and South Africa, are members of the southern African customs union.

How much does it cost in South Africa to register a foreign-made vehicle?

A predetermined proportion of the car’s worth (36%) and vat (14%), as well as an ad valorem component for vehicles costing more than ZAR 130,000, make up the customs fees. All of this might result in a staggering customs charge of 70% of the value of your automobile.

How does one register a Botswana car in South Africa?

You must apply at a local registration authority with the following documentation if you wish to register a car from Botswana in South Africa:

A request form

The vehicle’s original registration documentation from Botswana, or the manufacturer’s certificate (used cars)

Proof of compliance provided by the South African revenue service’s customs and excise division

Identity document with a certificate of conformity from the South African bureau of standards

A letter of authorization from the national regulator for compulsory specifications and an import permit

Before the car can be formally registered, the registering authorities will, if everything goes well, provide you with a reference and registration certificate. To receive the required police clearance certificate, they must be presented at the saps vehicle inspection division.

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