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Botswana: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en 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.

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival; 3 blank pages.

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Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

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

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Regels en verboden

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

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

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Cultuur en kleding

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

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

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Klimaat

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

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mei: 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.
  • augustus: 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.
  • december: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

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

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Wat mee te nemen

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

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: links rijden

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: botswanatourism.co.bw ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.