Botswana information
โน๏ธย General Information about Botswana
About Botswana
Botswana uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
The languages that are typically spoken are English and Tswana
Botswana uses the Botswana pula (symbol: P), code BWP.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 pulas. Pula is subdivided into 100 thebes. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 pulas and 50, 25, 10 and 5 thebes.
Automatic teller machines are common in Botswana. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Botswana is on average 1.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Botswana is low. It is not as easy to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 774.87 BWP, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: BTC mobile, Mascom or Orange. Botswana uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Botswana upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Botswana, dial +, then 267 (the country code for Botswana), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Botswana, start with the area code. In the case above area code is - .
๐ย What time is it in Botswana?
04:50:29
๐ย Do I need visa for Botswana?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Botswana
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Botswana?
Temperatures in Botswana (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Botswana
๐ย What regulations are in Botswana?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited to import list.
Domestic animals such as pets and livestock require an Animal Health Certificate issued by the Director of Animal Health and Production in Botswana.
Wild animals, along with products and trophies derived from them, require a permit issued by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:20 cigars; and
Tobacco:250 grams of cigarette or pipe tobacco.
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the importation of funds into Botswana.
Alcohol:Funds of P10,000 equivalent or more must be declared at the border.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the importation of funds into Botswana.
Currency:Funds of P10,000 equivalent or more must be declared at the border.
Other items:50mL of perfume or 250mL of eau de toilette.
Other items:Goods not exceeding a total of R3000 if travelling from outside the South African Customs Union (SACU), or R500 for travellers within SACU.
Narcotic and habit-forming drugs and related substances in any form.
Military firearms and ammunition, and explosives.
Indecent and obscene material such as pornographic materials and renderings, including books, videos, and other media.
Semi-precious stones such as agate, amethyst, Botswana pink, jade, rose quartz, carnelian, chalcedony, crystal quartz, tourmaline, jasper, tanzanite, garnet, moss agate, tigerโs eye, sodalite, aquamarine, azurite and malachite.
Foodstuffs and consumables are limited to certain quantities per person. For further information, please visit the Botswana Unified Revenue ServiceRestricted Goods.
Domestic animals such as pets and livestock require an Animal Health Certificate issued by the Director of Animal Health and Production in Botswana. For further information, please visit the Botswana Unified Revenue ServiceRestricted Goods.
Wild animals, along with products and trophies derived from them, require a permit issued by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Plants, seeds and agricultural supplies require clearance from the Chief Agricultural Research Officer in Botswana.
Soil requires an import permit from the Director of Crop Production and Forestry.
Firearm importation is possible, but requires a Police permit issued by the Central Arms Registry. Travellers seeking to import firearms are advised to apply well in advance of their trip, as there is a limited quota of permits that can be granted at any one time.
Health regulations
Dengue, chikungunya, African tick-bite fever and African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness) are diseases carried by insects that occur in Africa. For information on disease prevention, please visit the CDCInsect Protection Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high incidence rates of tuberculosis (TB). For further information, please visit the CDC Tuberculosis Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high HIV prevalence rates. For further information, please visit the CDC HIV Advice.