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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

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 11 June 2026