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Das Wichtigste

  • Visitors can obtain a visa on arrival for USD 80 cash or apply online beforehand. Ordinary single-entry visitor visas permit stays up to 30 days.
  • Cash-based economy; cards are not widely accepted and ATMs are limited. Exchange through banks or official bureaux.

Einreise und Visa

British citizen passport: Visitors can obtain a visa on arrival for USD 80 cash or apply online beforehand. Ordinary single-entry visitor visas permit stays up to 30 days. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 6 months after the date of the visa application.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗

Geld

Überwiegend Bargeld. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • Cash-based economy; cards are not widely accepted and ATMs are limited. Exchange through banks or official bureaux.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, bsl.gov.sl ↗

Regeln und Verbote

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

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

May–November is the main rainy season; floods and landslides can damage roads and bridges.

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

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

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Was einpacken

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

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

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

Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr

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

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

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