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TRAVEL  -  IMMIGRATION -  CUSTOMS

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DRIVE

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  • All options are self drive to the Kosi Bay / Kwanganase border post - Northern KZN.

  • 4x4’s are required in and around Ponta do Ouro and the surrounds.

  • There are two secure car park areas (SA and Moz side) at R60 p/day for non 4x4 vehicles and busses.

  • If you are bringing your own 4X4 vehicle please clear customs on both SA and Moz sides.

  • Third party fees R250 per vehicle.


List of documents required to bring vehicle into Mozambique.

  • Certified copy of vehicle registration/vehicle

  • Confirmation that their insurance company has been informed that the vehicle will be crossing borders

  • A certified letter from the bank giving authorisation to take the vehicle across the border indicating dates of travelBank letter and licence papers should be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.

  • Rented or borrowed cars must present an affidavit from the police giving authorisation from the owner/rental to take the vehicle abroad.

FLY

  • Durban or Richards Bay & transfer in or hire  a vehicle.

  • Maputo & transfer in (DAYLIGHT ONLY)

  • Ponta do Ouro landing strip.

 

ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIMES

  • Traveling by car from Johannesburg will take 9-11Hrs. 

  • Traveling by car from Durban will take about 4-5Hrs. 

  • Traveling by car from Richards Bay will take about 3Hrs. 

  • Traveling by car from Maputo ±2Hrs. 

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PLEASE NOTE: The road is ONLY tarred to the Market area. There after the roads are soft sand and not suitable for non 4x4's and busses. 

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TRANSFERS PROVIDORS 

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Please note: Transfer companies are not managed or maintained by DERC. It is the visitors responsibility to confirm and settle up payment direct with provider.

 

Kosi Bay Border: R250 p/p

Return transfer Maputo Int Airport: ~ Mt8 000 oneway (car carries 4)

Be prepared

IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS

VISA REQUIREMENTS

  • SADAC passport holders do not require a visa to enter Mozambique.

  • Foreign passport holders require a visa and this is best obtained prior to arrival in Mozambique and SA (if in transit).

  • 30 Day tourist visa’s are available ON arrival and cost a fluctuating R750 for Mozambique.

  • Passports must be valid for 6 months and have at least three un-stamped, blank pages.

  • Duel citizenship - travel on your valid SA passport to avoid visa costs.

  • Once arriving at the border, please clear immigration and customs and wait by immigration office for transfer.


TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN

  • As from the 1 June 2015, an unabridged birth certificate will be required if traveling with minors under the age of 18 over and above the passport. Please consult home affairs for requirements.

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BORDER ALLOWANCE:

  • Foodstuffs to the value of $US 200. 

  • ADULTS are allowed: 1L of spirits 2,5L (3 bottles) of wine 2 cartons (or 400) cigarettes.

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