Passports And Visas
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(as at June 2000)
This is a guide only – please check with your nearest Botswana Consulate www.botswanatourism.org for up to date information. All visitors are
required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended
length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon
arrival.
Nationals of the following countries do not require visas for a stay of less than 90 days:
All Commonwealth Countries (except nationals of Ghana, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and
Bangladesh, who do require a visa)
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, German Federal Republic, Greece, Iceland,
Republic of Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway,
Western Samoa, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA and Yugoslavia
Where applicable, visas should be obtained from your nearest Botswana Consulate.
The cost is Pula 25. Requirements for obtaining a visa are:
photocopy of passport,
original application form and two passport photos.
All visitors may be requested to show proof of sufficient funds and onward
travel / return ticket.
Visitors visas are valid for three months. Longer stays require special authorisation.
Applications to: Chief Immigration Officer, PO Box 942, Gaborone, Botswana. No visitor is
allowed to work or seek employment.
Botswana diplomatic mission for more information, you may visit Botswana Tourism web site;
www.botswanatourism.org
BORDER POSTS
Most border posts do not stay open after six in the evening for vehicle transport, and
it's therefore advisable to check on operating times, especially the more remote, less
used entry points. Generally the times are from six in the morning to six at night daily,
but the busier posts may stay open later.
Kazangula Rd/Kasane/Vic Falls 06h00 - 18h00
Kazangula (ferry) 06h00 - 18h00
Ngoma (bridge) 06h00 - 18h00
Mamuno (road) 08h00 - 16h00
Ramokgwebana (road) 06h00 - 18h00
Pont Drift (drift) 08h00 - 16h00
Platjan (drift) 08h00 - 16h00
Saambou (drift) 08h00 - 16h00
Zanzibar (drift) 08h00 - 16h00
Martin's Drift (high level one way bridge) 08h00 - 18h00
Parr's Halt (drift) 08h00 - 16h00
Sikwane (bridge) 07h00 - 19h00
Tlokweng (road) 07h00 - 22h00
Ramatlabama (road) 07h00 - 20h00
Bray (drift) 08h00 - 16h00
Werda (drift) 08h00 - 16h00
Pioneer Gate (Lobatse) (road) 07h00 - 19h00
Ramotswa (drift) 07h00 - 19h00
Phitsane - Molopo 07h30 - 16h30
Certain airports function as entry points
Gaborone 06h00-20h00
Francistown 06h00-18h00
Maun 06h00-18h00
Selebi - Phikwe 06h00-18h00
Ghanzi 06h00-18h00
Pont Drift 06h00-16h00
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Visas are not required by citizens of:
All Commonwealth countries (excepting those below), Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Rep. of Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Namibia,
Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Samoa (Western), San Marino, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland,
Uruguay and USA.
The following Commonwealth countries do require visas: Ghana, India, Mauritius, Nigeria and
Sri Lanka.
Visitors visas are valid for three months. Longer stays require special authorisation.
Applications to: Chief Immigration Officer, PO Box 942, Gaborone, Botswana.
