Exchange control - Individuals

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Foreign travel allowances per person per calendar year

Visits abroad
A travel allowance of R500 000 is granted per individual.
Greater amounts may be granted if warranted - requires a special application.

The allowance may be taken in any form, i.e. cash (foreign), traveller's cheques or credit cards. A maximum of R5 000 in cash may be taken additionally.

Investment allowance
A once-off investment allowance of R2 million is granted per individual to invest abroad.