Botswana Specific Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This country has reported a recent increase in case numbers and/or emerging or known variants of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Following a review of the public health risk assessment process, this country has changed to a high risk of exposure to COVID-19.

• Please check the TRAVAX Botswana page regularly for updates on any changes to the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Advice for Travellers

There is a high risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) in this country and/or emerging or known variants of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Travellers should be aware that the risk of COVID-19 in this country may change at short notice. They must also consider the risk of exposure in transit countries and during their journey.

All travellers are advised to avoid non-essential travel to this country. This applies even to travellers who are fully vaccinated.

Prior to travel, all travellers should consider:

Is the journey essential?

• Check the latest government guidance on the FCDO foreign travel advice and country specific pages to ensure travel is permitted, and the rules on entering the UK on return.

If they are up to date with UK recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination.

Their risk of severe COVID-19 and availability of medical facilities at the destination.

• This is particularly important for travellers at increased risk of severe COVID-19.

Their ability to comply with COVID-19 prevention advice during travel and at their destination.

• All travellers should read the fitfortravel page COVID-19: Health Considerations for Travel.

Further information can be found on the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) page.