The Embassy of the Republic of Botswana wishes to inform that the Government of Botswana has lifted international travel restrictions starting from the 9th November, 2020 and extending to 1st December 2020, covering the 14 Points of Entry listed as follows;
i. The Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Kasane International Airport and Maun International Airport have resumed international travel, effective from the 9th November, 2020
ii. Phillip G. Matante International Airport in Francistown will resume international air travel on the 1st of December, 2020
iii. Ground Crossing will also resume at the commercial border points of Kazungula road, Kazungula ferry, Ngoma, Ramokgwebana, Martins Drift, Ramatlabama, Tlokweng, Mamuno, Pioneer and Mohembo, effective the 1st of December, 2020.
All travellers arriving in Botswana will be expected to meet the following requirements:
a) Present a valid 72 hour negative COVID-I9 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) result from time of departure.
b) Screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry.
c) Symptomatic clients will, upon arrival, be required to undertake mandatory testing and possible isolation and or quarantine at their own cost, as per section 76 (1) (2) and 80 of the Public Health Act of 2013.
d) Travellers will be required to remain in contact with the local health authority for a period of 14 days doing self-monitoring.
e) Returning citizens and residents not meeting the requirement will undergo 14-day mandatory quarantine and testing at their own cost (as assessed by local authority).
f) Non-citizen travelers not meeting the requirements will NOT be allowed entry into Botswana.
g) Travellers exiting Botswana are expected to comply with travel regulations of the destination country at their own expense.
The remaining Points of Entry will be considered in due course subject to disease burden and harmonization with other neighboring countries.
Botswana Embassy in the State of Kuwait
Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber (West Mishref)
Block 3, Street 319, HNo: 3
Tel: (+965) 25396153
Fax: (+965) 25393529
website: www.botswanagulf.com
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