In weighing decisions to travel to Botswana at this time, travellers should take into consideration the risk of restrictions being introduced during their travel and, also, the impact which responding to COVID-19 may have on local health care systems over the course of their proposed visit.

All those travelling into Botswana must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed no more than 72 hours before your arrival time, and must also take an additional test at the port of entry.  If you do not present a prior negative test, if the test at the border is positive, or if you show COVID-19 symptoms, you may be refused entry or be required to undergo 14 days isolation or quarantine at your own expense.

Travelers who are visiting or resident in Botswana should be aware of the requirement to comply with any measures that may be introduced by the government of Botswana in response to the pandemic, and the requirement to comply in full with all immigration requirements at all times. Botswana is divided into nine COVID-19 zones, and an inter-zonal travel permit is required to travel between zones.  Further information and updates are available on the Government of Botswana’s Facebook page.