Sub Saharan Africa

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Entry requirements

Visas

British nationals do not require visas to enter Botswana and can stay a maximum of 90 days. Overstaying can cause delays on departure. If you wish to extend your stay, you should seek an extension from the Department of Immigration. For further information on entry requirements contact the Botswana High Commission, London.

British visitors do not need visas for South Africa either. But if you are planning to enter the country before, or after, you visit Botswana you must have two clear blank pages in your passport for the South African entry stamp otherwise entry will be denied.

Passport validity

Ensure your passport has no less than 30 days remaining validity after the end of your intended visit to South Africa.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the Botswana High Commission, London.