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Botswana entry requirements
What you need to enter Botswana: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa-free | — | Up to 90 days |
Most EU passports: Maximum 90 days in any 12-month period.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Setswana
- Plug types
- D, G, M
- Best time
- May to October
- Main airports
- Gaborone (GBE), Maun (MUB), Kasane (BBK)
Plan your trip
Okavango Delta · best months
Chobe · best months
Highlights of Botswana
- Okavango Delta
- Chobe National Park
- Makgadikgadi Pans
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No. EU passport holders can visit Botswana visa-free (up to 90 days).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Botswana?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Botswana?
Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
What is the best time to visit Botswana?
May to October is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Botswana?
The currency is the Botswana pula (BWP). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.