Botswana: do South Africans need a visa?

Tourism and short visits. Visitors may not work or seek employment; work, study and volunteering need the correct permit or visa.25

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

At least 6 months after arrival. FCDO says 3 blank pages; The GSA says 2. Make sure your passport is stamped on entry.25

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Nothing to apply for. If you need a visa for another purpose, Botswana's e-Visa portal is evisa.gov.bw (processing 7–14 days per the gov.bw tourism visa page).1

Confirmed on an official government source

Not applicable for visits. For permits, Botswana High Commission in Pretoria or the evisa.gov.bw portal.13

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not mandatory; comprehensive health insurance recommended because medical care must be paid for.5

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Not published by official sources

The GSA says visitors must be able to show sufficient funds.5

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Not published by official sources

BOTSWANA: yellow fever certificate only if arriving from a risk country. RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA: Botswana is not on South Africa's yellow fever risk-country list, so no certificate is needed on return unless you transited a risk country (or a risk-country airport for more than 12 hours) on the way.2675

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not published by official sources

Overstaying can delay your departure (FCDO). Extension procedure not published online.2

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Not published by official sources

Children aged 17 or under need an original or certified copy of their full (unabridged) birth certificate. If one parent is not travelling, carry a signed affidavit from that parent authorising travel.2

Confirmed by other governments' official advice