Visas
Citizens of most European and Commonwealth countries do not require a visa for entry into Botswana. However, visitors should check with Botswana embassies or consulates, or their travel agents, before departure.It is vital for visitors to carry a valid passport and sufficient funds to facilitate their stay.
Note: For countries with whom Botswana has no diplomatic representation, visa information and processing are available through British Embassies and High Commissions.
Luggage Restrictions
It is advisable to adhere to the luggage restrictions for scheduled international, domestic and charter flights: 20kgs (44lbs) on domestic flights, 12kgs (26lbs) on light aircraft (including Okavango Delta charter flights), and 20kgs (44lbs) on international flights.
Vaccinations
If you are travelling to Botswana from areas infected with Yellow Fever, you must have a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Otherwise, no other immunisations are required. However, it would be wise to have an updated TPD (tetanus, polio, diphtheria) vaccine, and a Hepatitis A vaccine.Furthermore, depending on your destination within Botswana and the time of year you wish to travel, it may be advisable to visit a travel medicine clinic in your home country to establish if further vaccinations are required/advised.
Customs
All goods acquired outside Botswana must be declared when you enter the country.
Pets
The importation of animals is closely regulated for public health reasons and also for the well-being of the animals. Domestic pets and livestock may be imported subject to animal health restrictions.
For more information contact:
Director of Animal Health & Production
P/Bag 0032, Gaborone
Tel: 267 395-0500
Note: A valid certificate of identity, rabies vaccination and movement permit issued in Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia or Zimbabwe will be accepted at the time of importation into Botswana.
Boats
No boat, mokoro or aquatic apparatus may be imported into Botswana unless the owner is in possession of an import permit issued by the Department of Water Affairs.
For more information contact:
Department of Water Affairs
P/Bag 0029, Gaborone
Tel: 267 360-7100
Drivers' Licenses
Drivers are required to carry their licenses at all times. Licenses from neighbouring countries are accepted in Botswana. International drivers’ licenses are accepted in Botswana. If not written in English, a certified written translation is required.
Importation of Motor Vehicles
Non-residents visiting Botswana and coming from a country outside the Southern African Common Customs Area for a limited period are normally required to produce a carnet or bill of entry (any duty liability thereon being secured by bond or cash deposit) in respect of their motor vehicles. For further information, please contact BURS (Customs & Excise Division) - http://www.burs.org.bw/index.php/customsexcisemain/customs-clearance. Note: The Southern African Common Customs Area comprises Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Namibia.
Customs Offices
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Botswana Unified Revenue Service Head Office |
Botswana Unified Revenue Service BURS Service Centre |
Regional Offices
South Region
| P.O. Box 263, Lobatse Tel: +267 533-0566 Fax: +267 533-2477 |
P O Box 5, Jwaneng Tel: +267 588 0695 Fax: +267 588 3438 |
Central Region
| P O Box 129, Selebi Phikwe Tel: +267 261 3699 /0627 Fax: +267 261 5367 |
P O Box 240, Mahalapye Tel: +267 471 0486 Fax: +267 471 0873 |
| P O Box 97, Palapye Tel: +267 492 0388 Fax: +267 492 0784 |
South Central Region
| Private Bag 00102, Gaborone Tel: +267 363 8000 / 9999 Fax: +267 392 2781 |
Gaborone Post Office P/Bag 00102, Gaborone Tel: +267 390 1210 |
North Region
P O Box 457, Francistown
Tel: +267 241 3635
Fax: +267 241 3114/4267
North West Region
P O Box 219, Maun
Tel: +267 686 1312
Fax: +267 686 0194
