Botswana Travel Requirements
Passport and entry authorization
Travel with a passport valid for the period required by Botswana and any transit country; the tourism visa service specifies at least six months for applicants. Confirm whether the passport is visa-exempt or needs approval before departure.
Travel with children
Families should verify current requirements for birth certificates, parental consent and accompanying adults before travel. Airline and border procedures can differ, especially when a child travels with one parent or a guardian.
Health documents
Obtain current advice on malaria prevention and routine vaccinations. A yellow-fever certificate may depend on the traveler’s previous route rather than Botswana alone. Carry insurance suitable for remote safari travel.
Self-drive and border documents
Drivers should carry a valid licence, vehicle registration, insurance and written cross-border permission where required. Rental contracts must authorize the planned parks and neighboring countries. Check veterinary-control restrictions before transporting meat or animal products.
Editorial and official sources
Reviewed 3 August 2026. Recheck visa, border, health, park and road conditions immediately before travel.