Botswana Customs Guide: Cigarette Allowance
Know Before You Go: Botswana Cigarette Import Rules
Avoid Customs Issues – Understand Botswana's Tobacco Regulations

Botswana
According to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), travelers are permitted to bring up to 200 cigarettes into the country without paying any duty. This allowance is per person. Selling or giving away cigarettes in Botswana is illegal. Amounts exceeding 200 cigarettes will incur a 70% customs duty on the goods' value. For more information, visit the BURS website.
Duty-Free Allowance
Up to 200 cigarettes per person.
Over-Allowance Duty
70% duty on cigarettes exceeding the allowance.
Legal Restrictions
Selling or gifting cigarettes is illegal in Botswana.
Customs Declaration
Be prepared to declare all tobacco products upon arrival. False declarations can lead to penalties.
Further Information
Visit the official BURS website for detailed regulations and updates.