Botswana visa requirements for Bruneians

Travel and visa requirements

Botswana Visa is not required for Bruneians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Buneians can travel to Botswana for a period of 90 days without applying for a visa.
  • The passport is required to have a validity of 6 months from the date of arrival into the country.
  • The passport must have at least three or more unused pages for entry stamps upon entry into the country.
  • A Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination will be requested from Sierra Leoneans at the port of entry.
  • There are no restrictions on local and foreign currencies taken in and out of the country.
  • Travellers must provide proof of sufficient funds to support stay in Botswana as well as return or onward tickets.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon entry and departure from the airport.
  • About 38% of the country is set aside for national parks, reserves, and wildlife management areas. 
  • All kinds of pets are allowed to enter the country but cats and dogs must be accompanied by an import permit from the Director of Veterinary Services in Botswana.
  • The estimated flight time from Brunei to Botswana is 11 hours 33 minutes.
  • The Botswana Pula (BWP) is the official currency in Botswana.
  • Trophy hunting in which large animals are targeted for their horns, size, skin to be displayed as “trophies” is illegal in Botswana and has been since January 2014. 
  • Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world having lands bursting with thriving African animal species. 
  • The country is home to the Kalahari Desert, which takes up about 80% of the entire country and the desert is home to many animals ranging from Meerkats, Flamingos, and Leopards to African wild dogs.
  • Tourist sites in Botswana include: The Chobe National Park , The Moremi Game Reserve, The Central Kalahari Game Reserve , The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and Nxai Pan National Park.
  • The official language of Botswana is English although Setswana is widely spoken across the country. 
  • In Botswana, the power plugs and sockets are of type D, G and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • An estimate of 77% of the country's citizens are  Christians followed by a minority of  Muslims mainly from South Asia, Hindus and Baha’is.
  • The cuisines in Botswana share some characteristics with cuisines in South Africa. A heavily salted mashed-up meat dish called Seswaa is the national dish in Botswana.
  • Botswana uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) which places Brunei 6 hours ahead of Botswana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tourist attractions in Botswana?

The Chobe National Park , The Moremi Game Reserve, The Central Kalahari Game Reserve , The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and Nxai Pan National Park are some of the best place to visit in Botswana.


Are there Laundry services available in Botswana?

Laundry services are  available at most hotels, camps and lodges throughout Botswana. However in most lodges throughout the country,the washing is done by hand. Therefore underwear (bras, panties and men’s underwear) are not included in this service. This is due to prevailing local traditions in the country.


What languages are spoken in Botswana?

The official language of Botswana is English. However most of the population speak Setswana.



Where is Botswana located?

Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the West, Zambia to the North, Zimbabwe to the East and South Africa to the South.