Overview

This is a small border post that is easily accessed due to paved roads However, there is not much traffic between the two countries at this stage. It is one of five automated commercial land border posts in Lesotho. Pre-clearance of goods through the ASYCUDA system is encouraged for prompt clearing of goods into Lesotho.

Daily Capacity

This is a small border post with little capacity.

Customs Clearance

In order to be cleared at Sani Pass, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:

• Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
• Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
• Be an original
• Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
• Have a unique invoice number
• Tax invoice date
• Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
• Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.

Vehicles crossing Tariffs

For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List