Botswana

Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days in Botswana without a visa. As visa requirements often change at short notice, we advise you to contact your travel agency, or the Consulate of Botswana in Singapore for up-to-date information. There should be at least six months validity on your passport on the expected date of departure from Botswana.

Since 1 October 2016, Botswana has had strict entry regulations for minors (i.e., those under 18 years of age) to prevent child trafficking. Any minor travelling with one parent or without his/her parents must provide certain documentation for entry into Botswana. Please contact the nearest High Commission of Botswana for more details.

Malaria can occur throughout Botswana and is prevalent in the north of the country, especially during the rainy season (November to March). If you have been to a region with yellow fever, you will be asked to produce your yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry into Botswana. You may wish to consult Tan Tock Seng Traveller’s Clinic for vaccinations and medical advice needed for travel to Botswana.

Travelling on roads and highways is generally safe. When driving, Singaporeans should stick to major roads, check routes in advance and not rely solely on GPS (which tends to select the shortest routes, including unpaved and unlit tracks), avoid stopping on highways, be prepared for breakdowns, and pay heed to natural hazards such as animals, fog and flash floods, especially at night. When locking the car by remote control, physically double-check that doors are locked, as robbers are known to use anti-jamming devices to foil the remote locking.

If you plan to trek, visit safaris, beaches, or rivers to swim, please check weather and safety reports.

Please refer to MFA’s general travel advice for Singaporeans before you travel overseas.