Botswana
No visa is required for a short stay; free permission is issued at the border.
No visa is required for a short stay; free permission is issued at the border.
Before you book
This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.
Passport valid for at least 6 months after entry; additional civil-status documents are required for minors.
No visa is required for a short stay; free permission is issued at the border.
Up to 3 months, within a 90-day annual limit, according to the immigration stamp.
Vaccines and health
Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.
- Check yellow fever certificate rules based on origin, transit and areas visited.
- Assess malaria prevention, hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and meningitis according to the trip.
- Seek advice several weeks before departure and use strict mosquito protection.
Driving locally
An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
Service-Public · international permit ↗Documents to prepare
- Required identity document and a separate copy
- Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
- Return ticket and first accommodation address
- Medical insurance and assistance number
- Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
- French licence and any required supporting permit
What can change the answer
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa or authorisation required?
No visa is required for a short stay; free permission is issued at the border.
Which vaccines should I consider?
A travel medicine consultation is important: yellow fever, malaria and recommended vaccines depend on the country, transit and itinerary.
Is a French driving licence sufficient?
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
When should this information be checked again?
Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.