Country guide
Botswana
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Pula (BWP)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 267
Best time to go
April - October
Drinking water
Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated. Bottled water is available in most tourist areas.
Travel tips
Travellers should be cautious about driving at night due to cattle and wildlife.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
Passengers are to be in possession of a valid passport (with 2 blank pages) and sufficient funds to facilitate their stay.
Visa requirements
No visas are required by SA passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days.
Foreign passport holders may check here to see if they require a visa: www.botswanatourism.co.bw
No visitor is allowed to work or seek employment.
Issuing authorities
Botswana Consulate General
66 Jorissen Street, Jorissen Place Building, Ground Floor, Braamfontein
Tel: 011 403-3748
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 130:0 and 14:00 – 16:30
SA representative
South African High Commission:
Plot 29, Queens Road, Gaborone
Tel: 00 267 390 4800
E-mail: gaborone.dha@dirco.gov.za
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1-2; Apr 3-4, 6; May 1, 14; Jul 1, 20-21; Sep 30; Oct 1; Dec 25-26