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18 Mar 2022 | 08:29 AM UTC

Botswana: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 domestic and international entry restrictions as of March 18 /update 36

Authorities in Botswana maintaining COVID-19 domestic and international entry restrictions as of March 18.

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As of March 18, the government is maintaining domestic and international entry restrictions in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Domestic Measures

  • Public gatherings can resume with strict health protocols in place.

  • Facemasks are mandatory in public.

International Travel Restrictions

  • International and domestic air travel has resumed. Land border crossings are open.

  • All international arrivals to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter the country. Travelers require two doses of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine. Those that are overdue for a booster will not be considered as fully vaccinated. It remains unclear how many months after the final dose is considered overdue.

  • Persons entering Botswana that are unvaccinated must show proof of complete vaccination or a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival and submit to vaccination at the airport. Moreover, additional screening procedures and testing are in force at the nation's entry points.

  • Travelers entering the country must self-monitor and remain in contact with local health authorities for 14 days. Upon arrival, all travelers will be tested at no cost. Those that test positive or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be placed in quarantine at their own expense.

  • Returning Botswanan citizens and legal residents who do not possess a negative COVID-19 test certificate will be tested at the border and face up to 14 days of quarantine at a government facility.

  • All travelers leaving the country must produce a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before their departure.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government of Botswana
Movement Permits

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