Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free Entry For Many Nationalities; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging taxis
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
999
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% In Restaurants Is Customary.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40
Tourist: $100
Family: $250
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Relaxed
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Dumelang
doo-meh-lahng
Goodbye
Tsamaya sentle
tsah-mah-yah sen-tleh
Please
Tsweetswee
tsoo-eet-swee
Thank you
Ke a leboga
keh ah leh-boh-gah
Sorry
Ke maswabi
keh mah-swah-bee
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
A o bua Seesimane?
ah oh boo-ah seh-see-mah-neh?
I don’t understand
Ke sitwa go tlhaloganya
keh see-twah go tlah-loh-gah-nyah
Can you speak slowly, please?
A o ka bua ka bonako, tsweetswee?
ah oh kah boo-ah kah boh-nah-koh, tsoo-eet-swee?
Can you help me, please?
A o ka nthusa, tsweetswee?
ah oh kah n-thoo-sah, tsoo-eet-swee?
What does this mean?
Se se raya eng?
seh seh rah-yah ehng?