Romania→Botswana
Romania to Botswana
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a letter of parental consent; a notarised parental consent letter is specifically recorded. You should be prepared to declare a guardian at the border and to show proof of accommodation and contact details.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure you hold either a passport or a temporary passport, as these are the accepted travel documents for entry to Botswana.
Although no vaccination is mandatory for entry, follow your usual pre-travel health checks because other vaccinations are recommended.
Purchase travel insurance if you wish: it is recommended but not required for entry into Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Botswana with a Romanian passport?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa for a short tourist stay in Botswana.
What travel document do I need to enter Botswana?
Botswana accepts a passport or a temporary passport for entry from Romanian travellers.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Botswana?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry into Botswana, though other vaccinations are recommended by official guidance.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before going to Botswana?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Botswana but it is not a condition of entry.
What documents does a minor need to travel from Romania to Botswana?
If you are under 18, you must have a letter of parental consent (a notarised parental consent letter is listed), a guardian declared at the border, and proof of accommodation and contact details.
Where is the nearest Botswana embassy if I need consular help?
Botswana does not maintain an embassy in Romania; the nearest Botswana embassy for consular matters is located in South Africa.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or temporary passport.
- 2Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent, Letter of Parental Consent with Notary, Declared Guardian at Border, and Proof of Accommodation and Contact Information
- 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.
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More about Botswana
Africa
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana Pula (BWP)
- Known for
- Wildlife safaris, Okavango Delta, Rich mineral resources
- Food
- Seswaa, Pap, Mmalwa
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