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Botswana

Everything to have & know before you land in Botswana.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 13.75 BWP
Local time —
English, Setswana
Dial +267
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↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around July.

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Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsMust be valid for at least 6 months beyond planned staySource · Botswana Immigration
Tourist VisaRequired📄 Entry & DocsMost nationalities receive free 30-day entry on arrivalSource · Botswana Department of Immigration
Yellow Fever VaccineRequired💉 HealthRequired if arriving from countries with yellow fever riskSource · WHO International Travel Guidelines
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthDrink bottled or filtered water, avoid tap water in rural areas
Offline MapsRecommended Must-have appsDownload Maps.me for navigation in remote areas with limited connectivity
Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthMedical evacuation can cost over $50,000 in remote areas
Malaria ProphylaxisRecommended💉 HealthHigh risk in northern Botswana, especially during rainy season
Last reviewed 2026-07-09. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Botswana

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 2

Exercise increased caution

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime . Advisory Summary Crime Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes are also common, including home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and smash and grabs fro

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.