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Botswana: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of its territory being a part of the Kalahari Desert.

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Exchange rateP 14.10per 1 $BWP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime . Crime Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes are also common, including home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and “smash and grabs” from vehicles.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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