Basic Marine Rules & Regulations concerning Boats and Jet skis

1. 1.You require a temporary permit to import your vehicle, Boat, Jetski, Quad Bikes or trailer.
   

2. 2.Please check with your host if Jetskis are allowed anymore as the area has been declared a partial marine reserve, which does not allow the use thereof unless for fishing.
   

These are all available at the border on left as you arrive through the Mozambique gate.

Fees Licenses and Permits

Third Party Insurance 2017 available at Kozi Border

- Vehicles                       : 280

1. -Vehicle and Trailers     : R 420
   

Licenses Documentation required

1. -Valid Skippers license
   

2. -Valid Seaworthy/Fitness certificate for vessel
   

3. -Safety Equipment as per seaworthy requirements in South Africa
   

Licenses per vessel

All vessels require a launch permit valid for a period of maximum 30 days.

1. -Vessels Boats  : Mts 600
   

2. -Jet Ski’s           : Mts 500
   

Fishing Licenses (Per Angler not vessel)

Boat/Jet ski           : Mts 400

Rock & Surf          : Mts 400

Spear Fishing       : Mts 500

Bill Fish - Marlin and Sailfish require a tax to be paid if brought to shore Mts 150 per fish. We urge you though to please catch and release to ensure this sport can entertain you for the years to come.

Please observe al the rules and regulations as there are heavy fines and you will go to jail of you cannot pay and will only be released on payment plus you might have vehicles, boats etc. confiscated.

SA Passport Authority and SA Police : +27 35-592 9181

Mozambique Authority : no phone available

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If you do not own a 4x4, you can park your car at the border at a cost of R40 per day at Skelm's Parking (082 624 6518) which is secure.

Basic Requirements :

Customs Regulations in Mozambique

1. 1.Food - 5,000Mts/person free of duty charge - Currently < R1,200/person exchange R1/4.2Mts
   

2. 2.Alcohol - NO Beer - Purchase local 2M Beer cheaper and best beer around! 2 Bottles Wine per person plus 1 Bottle Spirits per person.... no Ciders, Mixed drinks etc....
   

3. 3.Cigarettes - 1 box
   

Customs Regulation returning to SA

1. 1.No wooden items may be purchased in the market and imported to SA. This is to prevent the spread of any borer, insects etc. they might still be imbedded in the wood as it is not treated.
   

2. 2.There are fish regulations on importing so be careful as the SA police will request you open your fridges - check on regulations before you leave SA and Mozambique.
   

we will be updating this once we have official documents you can produce if queried at the border.

If you miss the border here are a few places you can contact to organise lodging/camping near the border to enable you to get to the border early the next morning :

Ken 5 minutes from border @ Utshwayelo Lodge – Camping and Cabins www.utshwayelo.co.za call : Ken: +27 82 909 3113 ken@kosimouth.co.za

Bert @ Lala Lapa Lodge close to Kosi Bay on your left - Call : +27(82) 773 8274 email : lala-lapalodge@vodamail.co.za - camping and cabins

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If you are a long way off on your way from Durban or like breaking your trip up to Ponta stay at Leopard Walk Lodge near Hluhluwhe for a luxurious bush lodge experience, breakfast with Zebra and plenty game from Impala, Nyala and Wildebeest not forgetting the region has an incredible amount of birds (over 400). Contact : reservations on Cell: ( +27) 083 6987318 - Select here for more details : http://www.leopardwalklodge.co.za

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Download Check List for Border issues you need to monitor and adhere to. Also includes customs regulations on the MOZINFO Facebook group documents folder.

There are a variety of Facebook groups you can join to find out more information, dealing with police issues and corruption before heading to Mozambique to ensure you have a safe journey - search FB using MOZ and join.

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South African Children under the age of 18 (internationally not required by RSA Passport control)We are not divorced I checked on your FAQ if travelling with one parent.

1. i)I need the child's unabridged birth certificate.
   

2. ii) Affidavit from the other parent giving permission to  travel abroad.
   

3. iii)Court order granting full parental responsibilities ?

Purchase 3rd Party online through DriveMoz below

1. 1.Border entrance stop sign
   

2. 2.When you stop at 2nd stop sign ZA police will ask for your drivers license and car license papers(Sometimes)..
   

3. 3.they will probably flag you though to park on the Moz side.
   

4. 4.Head to Passport control on your left on ZA side.
   

5. 5.Head to Moz Passport control on the right.
   

6. 6.On the left head to Customs for your TIP and declare Car and trailer Temp import plus any other major valuables.. not that the forms here can manage it.
   

7. 7.NB You will receive a ticket, which must be handed to officer checking your vehicle and goods purchased etc.
   

8. 8.Purchase 3rd Party from vendors in front of your parked car if you have not already. Only payment expected at border unless you declare drinks and food you are importing not permitted such as beer.
   

9. 9.Exit out gate where you might be requested to produce passport.. checking everyone has been stamped... more here
   

Trip option to Ponta

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1. 1.Tar road
   

2. 2.Technical route requiring some good driving skills even with a 4x4

Border Procedure