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The information provided should be used as a guideline only

Details Dialling Code (00267) Contact Details
Botswana Consulate General +27 (011) 403-3748
Department of Tourism +267 395 3024
Botswana Tourist Board +267 391 3111
SA Representative Email: sahcgabs@botsnet.bw
Immigrations +267 494 0254
Customs Botswana +267 491 5214 / 5907 (Ask for Cashiers Office)
Tlokweng Border Post +267 317 0800 (Ask for Cashiers Office)
Martinsdrift Border Post +267 491 5907 / 13 (Ask for Cashiers Office)
 

Botswana United Revenue

 

 

 

 

+267 363 9000 (For assistance on food restrictions and customs requirements for vehicles)
Services (URS)  

 

 

+267 363 8000
Boat Permits  

Tel: +267 360 7206 / 7100

Address: Department of Water Affairs, Old Lobatse Road, Plot no. 25019, Block A, Second Floor, Office no. 228, Gaborone, Botswana

 

Visas Visas are not required by SA passport holders.

For more information regarding;

  • food restrictions,
  • passports/visa and,
  • pet travel enquiries,

please contact the consulate/embassy – contact details above.

 

 

Health Requirements

 

Compulsory Vaccinations Yellow Fever (dependent on the country of origin)
Recommended Vaccinations  

  • Hepatitis A & B
  • Rabies
  • Typhoid
  • Polio
  • Tetanus

 

Precautions Malaria risk
Documents Required  

  • Valid passport of the driver
  • Certified copy of vehicle registration papers in the name of the driver
  • Letter of authority from the registered owner if the vehicle is not owned by the driver
  • If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.
  • ZA Sticker: Available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent store
  • International Driving Permit: Recommended

 

 

Currency

 

Pula (BWP)
 

Emergency Assist 991 

 

 

Tel +267 390 4537

Fax 267 3904542

 

 

Botswana

 

 

Email: simon@ea991.co.bw

Plot 20695 Unit 5 Block 3

Magochanyama Road

Off Western-Bypass

Gaborone

 

 

 

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