Yes	No	Yes
Yes	No	Yes
Yes	No	Yes
Yes	No	Yes
Yes	1	Yes

Passports valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except the following :
(a) 1. nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa);
(b) transit passengers provided continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft and not leaving the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

General Entry: £60 (single- or multiple-entry).

Maximum of 90 days from the date of issue.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.

One to three.

6 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AY, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 0031 or 7647 1000 or (09065) 508 954 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

c/o Southern Skies Marketing, Old Boundary House, London Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire SL5 0DJ, UK.
Tel: (01344) 298 980.
Website: www.botswanatourism.org.uk

1531-33 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 244 4990.
Website: www.botswanaembassy.org

No	3
No	No
1	N/A
2	N/A

Risk of typhoid fever exists throughout the region, especially if travelling outside cities. Botswana is practically free of poliomyelitis.

Malaria risk exists from November to May/June in the northern part of the country (Boteti, Chobe, Ngamiland, Okavango and Tutume districts/subdistricts), predominantly in the malignant falciparum form. Some of the falciparum-related cases have been reported as chloroquine-resistant; in which case, the recommended prophylaxis in risk areas is mefloquine.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over one year of age travelling from infected areas.

Tap water is considered safe to drink, although drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Mineral water is available in most tourist centres. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Hepatitis A, C and TB occur. Hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is endemic. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) is transmitted by tsetse flies in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Ngamiland and western parts of the Chobe National Park. Protective clothing and insect repellent are recommended. Tick-bite fever can be a problem when walking in the bush. It is advisable to wear loose-fitting clothes and to search the body for ticks. The disease may be treated with tetracycline, though pregnant women and children under eight years of age should not take this medicine. Natural foci of plague have been reported. In recent years, there has been a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS cases detected. Visitors should therefore take necessary precautions.
Rabies is present in animals. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

The dust and heat may cause problems for asthmatics and people with allergies to dust. Those with sensitive skin should take precautions. Botswana’s altitude, 1000m (3300ft) above sea level, reduces the filtering effect of the atmosphere. Hats and sunscreen are advised.
The public health system is made up of 23 district health teams, three referral hospitals (Francistown, Gaborone and Lobatse), 12 district hopsitals, 17 primary hospitals, 222 clinics, 330 health posts and 740 mobile stops. All main towns have chemists, and pharmaceutical supplies are readily available. Health insurance is essential. There is a government medical scheme and medicines supplied by government hospitals are free.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year. Apr 14-17 Easter. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Ascension Day. Jul 1 Sir Seretse Khama Day. Jul 15-16 President’s Day. Sep 30 Botswana Day. Dec 25-26 Christmas.
Jan 1 2007 New Year. Apr 6-9 Easter. May 1 Labour Day. May 17 Ascension Day.