Botswana duty free

Travellers entering Botswana are permitted to bring in the following goods free of customs duties and value-added tax (VAT), provided these items are for personal use, not intended for resale, and are declared upon arrival.

• Tobacco: 200 cigarettes, 20 cigars, and 250g of tobacco (18 years and older).
• Alcohol: 2L of wine and 1L of spirits (18 years and older).
• 50ml of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette.
• New or used goods up to R500 (South African Rand) from within the SACU zone (Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Eswatini), and up to R3,000 from outside the zone.

Prohibited Imports

Banned imports include narcotics and their derivatives, firearms and ammunition without proper permits, explosives, counterfeit currencies and securities, articles infringing upon intellectual property rights, and obscene or indecent materials such as pornographic books, magazines, films, videos, DVDs, and software.

Additionally, certain agricultural products, including specific vegetables and meats, may be seasonally restricted or require special permits. Importation of wild animals or their products (trophies or meat) is prohibited unless accompanied by an export permit issued by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.

Prohibited Exports

Banned exports include narcotics and their derivatives, firearms and ammunition without proper permits, explosives, counterfeit currencies and securities, articles infringing upon intellectual property rights, and protected wildlife products without appropriate export permits. Exporting wild animals or their products (trophies or meat) is prohibited unless accompanied by an export permit issued by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.