Cash declaration limit — South Africa
You must declare cash above this amount when entering or leaving.
R25,000
declaration threshold (ZAR)
Check your amount (in ZAR):
What counts: ZAR cash or foreign currency convertible to Rand over R25,000
If you don't declare: excess currency needs SARB permission; seizure/fines if undeclared
Source: official customs guidance. The limit counts all currencies combined — convert your cash first.
Other countries
United States$10,000United Kingdom£10,000CanadaC$10,000AustraliaA$10,000Japan¥1,000,000Germany€10,000
General information for travellers, not legal advice. Rules change — confirm with the official source above. How declaration works.