Botswana Currency & Cash Declaration Guide
Traveling to Botswana? Understand Currency Regulations!
Ensure a smooth trip by understanding Botswana's currency rules and declaration requirements.

Botswana
Planning a trip to Botswana? Knowing the currency rules is essential for a stress-free journey. This guide provides clear information on cash declarations and currency exchange to ensure you avoid any issues upon arrival.
Cash Declaration
Declare all cash amounts exceeding 10,000 Botswana Pula (BWP) upon arrival. Failure to declare could result in fines or arrest.
Currency Exchange
Exchange foreign currency at banks, bureaux de change, and hotels. The Botswana Pula (BWP) is pegged to the South African Rand (ZAR), with a 1:1 exchange rate as of August 2023.
Cash-Based Society
Botswana is a cash-based society; it's advisable to have sufficient cash on hand to cover expenses.
Foreign Currency
There are no restrictions on bringing foreign currency into Botswana, but amounts exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 BWP must be declared.