Poland→Botswana
Poland to Botswana
Do I need a visa for Botswana?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or any electronic travel authorisation to enter Botswana for a tourist visit. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This permission does not allow paid work or study while you are in Botswana.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on an ordinary Polish passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your entry to Botswana. A Polish national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Botswana?
No vaccinations are required to enter Botswana on this route. If you are arriving from a country with yellow fever risk you must show an international yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Public-health advice recommends consulting your regional sanitary authority or a tropical-medicine specialist before travel.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single entry permits a tourist stay of up to 90 days. The official material here does not set out an extension procedure or specify overstay penalties for this route.
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for this tourist entry.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent and have a guardian declared at the border; these documents are checked strictly on arrival.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Botswana but it is not a condition of entry on this route.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Polish ID card or driving licence to enter?
You may travel to Botswana with an ordinary Polish passport only; a Polish national identity card, a driving licence or a temporary passport will not be accepted for entry.
How long must my passport be valid?
Botswanan border authorities require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter Botswana.
Will I need to show proof of funds at the border?
No — you will not be asked to show proof of money or bank statements when entering Botswana on this route.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival card or registration to complete on arrival for this tourist route.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to get in?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Botswana for this route.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
If you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk you must present an international yellow fever vaccination certificate.
What documents do children need to enter Botswana?
Children under 18 travelling to Botswana must carry a letter of parental consent and have a guardian declared at the border; these documents are checked strictly on arrival.
What travel document must I carry?
You should travel with an ordinary passport; at the border a passport is the only accepted travel document listed for this route.
Where can I get consular help while in Botswana?
If you need consular help, the nearest Polish embassy for Botswana matters is in South Africa; local emergency contact details are listed on the Polish government travel page.
Are any vaccinations required or recommended?
No vaccinations are required for entry on this route, but public-health advice suggests checking vaccinations with your regional sanitary authority or a tropical-medicine specialist before travel.
Is malaria a risk in Botswana?
Botswanan authorities report malaria risk in northern areas (Okavango, Maun, Chobe); consider speaking with a tropical-medicine specialist about malaria prevention.
What happens if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or does not meet the 6‑month validity rule, you risk being refused boarding or entry; travel with a valid ordinary passport.
Are there entry fees or tourist taxes to pay on arrival?
There is no requirement on this route to declare tourist taxes or entry fees at the border.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no visa application to make for this route; you board with your passport only and you receive entry at the border. Botswana does not maintain an embassy in Poland; the nearest relevant embassy for consular matters is in South Africa and Polish emergency contact details are available on the Polish government travel page.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Declared Guardian at Border
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: South Africa — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Botswana
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Poland embassy in South Africa