For the Border…
- Passports for ALL ages – passports must be valid for 60 days with 2 empty pages
- Non SADEC Passports must have a visa – Obtainable at the border
- Unabridged birth certificates for all children under 18 years of age
- Vehicle and trailer registration papers
- A letter from the financier (bank) if still on lease
- Letter from the insurer for cross border insurance
- 3rd Party insurance
While Traveling…
Please ensure you have the following in the vehicle at all times:
- 2 x triangles obtainable from the AA
- 1 x reflective jacket (yellow or green)
- Black and White ZA sticker visible when towing
- A blue and yellow triangle sticker when towing
- 1 x fire extinguisher – check the validity
While Traveling…
When pulled over:
- Always be polite
- Switch on Hazard lights
- Remove sunglasses, it is a sign of respect
- Turn music down
- Greet the officer friendly, never be rude.
- Traffic police have blue uniforms (not white, uniforms have changed)
- You may ask for identification, but do not be rude
- Insist on a receipt. If they refuse you can report them to Asinhos (tourism union)
- If you have handed over your papers and they are not returned and you are being harassed or threatened, phone (ASINHOS) (+258) 823 969 890
- Insist on a receipt and help stamp out bribery and corruption;
