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Botsuana: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • Visa-free visits up to 90 days. Children aged 17 or under need a full birth certificate and consent from any absent parent.
  • Visa and Mastercard are accepted by many hotels, restaurants and safari companies; remote shops and service stations may need cash.

Einreise und Visa

British citizen passport: Visa-free visits up to 90 days. Children aged 17 or under need a full birth certificate and consent from any absent parent. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 6 months after arrival; 3 blank pages.

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Geld

Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.

Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • Visa and Mastercard are accepted by many hotels, restaurants and safari companies; remote shops and service stations may need cash.

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Regeln und Verbote

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Imported firearms require permits and must be licensed on arrival.

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Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleidung: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klima

November–March is the rainy season; heavy rain and floods can disrupt roads and border crossings.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Februar: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • März: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • April: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • August: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • September: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • November: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Dezember: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Beste Reisezeit: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

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Was einpacken

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisches

Steckdosen: 220–240 V; UK square-pin and South African round-pin sockets are used.

Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkehr: Linksverkehr

Versicherung: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: botswanatourism.co.bw ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.