Swaziland

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

DA 304, PI 160 and CA 101
Passport
Temporary / Permanent residence documents
Invoice
Inventory

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

As most goods are cleared through customs in the Republic of South Africa (due to Swaziland being land-locked), South African customs formalities are applied and accepted by the Swaziland customs authorities as they share a common customs union agreement.
Non-Swaziland residents can only apply for a temporary residence permit, which is valid for between 2-5 years, depending on the length of the contract with their employer in Swaziland, and the discretion of the Swaziland Government.

VEHICLES

Customs form C104/A
Document showing that the vehicle has been in the owner’s use and possession abroad for more than one year before the importation of the vehicle (original purchase invoice, insurance certificate, etc.).
One (1) car per family allowed.

Duty free entry is allowed if: the vehicles (cars, motorcycles, mopeds) will not be sold or otherwise disposed of for two years after the date of importation.

PLANTS

Plants and vegetable products require a phytosanitary certificate.

PETS

An import license is granted after the owner has made arrangements for the period of quarantine with a licensed kennel.

FIREARMS

Valid firearm certificate
Import license issued to the owner by the Police authorities

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Narcotics and drugs
Pornographic books and magazines
Walkie-talkies
Radios
Certain feathers, furs, skins and tusks of animals coming under the protected species regulations