Documents Required to import a vehicle in South Africa

• Immigrants need their permanent residence permit issued by the Department of Home Affairs (or a copy)
• Returning South Africans must show proof of emigration from SA, proof they had permanent residence abroad and evidence that the permanent residence has been withdrawn.
• A duly completed form DA304A
• Bill Of Lading
• Purchase Documents (Invoice(s))
• Registration Certificate/permit (Deregistration Certificate)
• Documentary evidence of the date on which delivery of the vehicle was taken
• Documentary evidence of the date on which the vehicle was handed to the shipper for shipment to South Africa
• An Import Permit and
• An original Letter of Authority