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Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 02 October 2009


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance figures).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.

(see travel advice legal disclaimer)

Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Drug taking and smuggling is an offence. The punishments can be severe.

Taking photographs or using video equipment near military and government installations is prohibited. Always ask permission before taking photographs of people in Botswana.

Homosexuality is illegal in Botswana.

You should carry some form of identification with you at all times. A photocopy of your passport is sufficient.

For more general information for different types of travellers see your trip.

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Contacts

Botswana, British High Commission

Address:

British High Commission
Plot 1079-1084 Main Mall,
off Queens Road
Botswana

Postal Address:
Private Bag 0023
Gaborone

Telephone:

(267) 395 2841

Fax:

(267) 395 6105

Email: bhc@botsnet.bw

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0600-1430
Fri: 0600-1100

Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1630
Fri: 0800-1300

Out of hours The High Commission answer machine gives an emergency number

Website: http://ukinbotswana.fco.gov.uk/en/

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