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Botswana

Updated: February 12, 2026 Source: July 30, 2025

Exotic species Regulations

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Vaccinations

Description:

The USDA APHIS Veterinary Health Certificate for dogs and cats to Botswana records rabies vaccination details. Sources indicate the rabies vaccination should be current at the time of export. A specific post-vaccination waiting period is not stated on the cited pages; confirm timing with Botswana DVS.

Rabies vaccination must be current at the time of export and recorded on the veterinary health certificate.

Certifications

Description:

An import permit from Botswana’s Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is required for live animal imports.

Obtain an import permit from Botswana DVS prior to travel/import.

Microchip

The Botswana pages do not specify a microchip standard. The APHIS veterinary health certificate includes a field to record a microchip/tattoo number; no ISO standard is stated on the cited sources.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Quarantine

Not specified.

Arrival/Inspection

Not specified. Confirm port-of-entry inspection procedures and document verification with Botswana DVS before travel.

General

Requirements can change without notice. Verify current conditions with Botswana DVS and USDA APHIS before travel. A minimum wait period after a primary rabies vaccination is not stated on the cited pages; confirm with DVS.

Import-Specific Links

Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and/or Cats from the United States of America to Botswana (APHIS certificate) Issuance of Import Permit of Live Animal(s), Animal Product(s) and Animal Feed(s) APHIS: Pet Travel From the United States to Botswana

Official Source(s)

APHIS Pet Travel Issuance of Import Permit of Live Animal(s) Animal/Wildlife Import Permit

Uploaded PDFs

📄 Botswana-Regulations-as-at-4-May-2022 (4).pdf

Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Description:

An import permit from Botswana’s Department of Wildlife & National Parks (DWNP) is required for wildlife, game animals, and protected species. CITES documentation may be required for listed species.

Obtain an Animal/Wildlife Import Permit from DWNP prior to import.
If the species is CITES-listed, secure applicable CITES permit(s) as directed by DWNP.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Species-specific restrictions may apply. Contact DWNP to verify if the species is eligible for import and whether CITES applies. Confirm any veterinary import conditions with Botswana DVS.

Import-Specific Links

Government of Botswana – DWNP: Animal/Wildlife Import Permit DWNP: Export, Re-Export, Import and Transit Permit Application Form (PDF) Government of Botswana – DVS: Import Permit of Live Animal(s), Animal Product(s) and Animal Feed(s)

Official Source(s)

APHIS Pet Travel Issuance of Import Permit of Live Animal(s) Animal/Wildlife Import Permit

Uploaded PDFs

📄 Botswana-Regulations-as-at-4-May-2022 (4).pdf

Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Not specified.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

Import eligibility

DWNP indicates that exotic species are not allowed to be imported into Botswana. Applicability to specific non-native companion species (e.g., birds, reptiles, small mammals) should be confirmed directly with DWNP; CITES requirements may also apply where relevant.

Exotic species are not permitted for import per DWNP.
Contact DWNP to confirm whether a particular species is classified as 'exotic' and thus prohibited.

Import-Specific Links

Government of Botswana – DWNP: Animal/Wildlife Import Permit

Official Source(s)

APHIS Pet Travel Issuance of Import Permit of Live Animal(s) Animal/Wildlife Import Permit

Uploaded PDFs

📄 Botswana-Regulations-as-at-4-May-2022 (4).pdf