Documents needed to cross Botswana’s border posts Driver’s license: South African and international driver’s licenses are accepted. Vehicle insurance: Third-party insurance (at P50) is required and is valid for 90 days.
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What is needed when crossing the border?
a border: The driver of the vehicle needs to have a valid driver’s licence and passport.A driver will be required to have a certified copy of the vehicle registration or the vehicle licence. If the vehicle is financed, get a letter from the bank giving authorisation to take the vehicle across the border.
Can you drive to Botswana from South Africa?
Yes, the driving distance between South Africa to Botswana is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from South Africa to Botswana.
Is Platjan border post open?
On the Botswana side (from the Zanzibar border post to Platjan) is heavily corrugated.
Platjan Border Post (BOTS/RSA) 06h00-18h00.
| Address : | Eastern Botswana/Tuli, Botswana |
|---|---|
| Fax : | +267 264 6375 |
| Host Website : | Click Here |
Is Pontdrift border post open?
Please note that the Pont Drift Border Post opens at 08h00 and closes at 16h00. These times are strictly enforced. All road transfers are based per vehicle one way.
Do I need a ZA sticker?
ZA stickers are compulsory when crossing any of our borders and should be stuck on the back of the vehicle, trailer or caravan, no closer than 150 mm from the number plate.
How much does a South African passport cost?
Frame of four black and white photos taken for ID applications.
List of Tariffs as of 01 April 2013.
| First application for Tourist Passport | R400.00 |
|---|---|
| Re- apply must bring old passport copy | R400.00 |
| Re-apply with lost passport | R800.00 |
Do I need a visa for Botswana from South Africa?
Botswana tourist visa is not required for citizens of South Africa for a stay up to 90 days.
Which border posts are open to Botswana?
South Africa – Botswana Border Posts
| South Africa Border Post | Opening Hours | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Pont Drift – Mashatu | 07:00 – 16:00 | 015-575 1056 |
| Parr’s Halt – Stockpoort B | 08:00 – 18:00 | 014-763 4586 |
| Sikwane – Derdepoort B | 06:00 – 19:00 | 014-778 0725 |
| Tlokweng Gate – Kopfontein | 06:00 – 00:00 | 018-365 9055 |
How many border posts does Botswana have?
Always remember that there are two crossings at each border control point, an exit and an entry.
Botswana / Zimbabwe.
| Border Posts | Business Times |
|---|---|
| Kazungula Road | 06:00 – 20:00 |
| Pandamatenga | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Maitengwe | 07:00 – 16:30 |
| Ramokgwebana | 06:00 – 22:00 |
Do you pay to cross the border?
There are 21 bridges or tunnels between the United States and Canada and many of them charge a toll. There are typically no other border crossing charges between these two countries – except of course for taxes and duties on goods you purchased in the country you visited.
How many border posts are there in South Africa?
Other than maritime travel, SA has 10 International Airports and 54 border control point for travellers on land. A comprehensive map issued by the Department of Home Affair in the latest Tourism update for 2015, show these ports of entry and exit.
Do I need a visa to go to Lesotho from South Africa?
Visa Requirements for South Africans
No visas are required by South African citizens who visit Lesotho for less than three weeks. If the visit extends beyond three weeks a visa can be obtained (free of charge) from the Lesotho High Commission or at the border post on entering Lesotho.
How many borders does South Africa and Botswana have?
1,969 kilometres
The border between Botswana and South Africa is 1,969 kilometres (1,223 mi) long. More than 90% of the border follows rivers, including the Nossob, Molopo, Marico and Limpopo.
Crossings.
| Botswana | Border post | Makopong |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Road | R375 |
| Border post | Makopong | |
| Opening hours | 08:00–16:00 |
Where is Pondrift?
Pontdrif is a border crossing between South Africa and Botswana on the Limpopo River in Limpopo. The borderpost is situated just west of Mapungubwe National Park.
What happened to Mapungubwe?
Mapungubwe was short-lived as a capital, thriving only from 1290 to 1300. Its decline was linked to radical climatic changes that saw the area become colder and drier. At the time of Mapungubwe’s decline, Great Zimbabwe began to grow in importance.
Can you cross the border with someone else’s car?
U.S. Customs requires written consent to take a car across borders, so make sure it is in the rental agreement; ask your car rental agent to show you where it’s written before you leave the parking lot. Be aware that if you are borrowing someone else’s car, you are going to be subject to closer scrutiny.
What does ZA sticker means?
If you’re travelling from South Africa across borders vehicles should bear a ZA sticker which designates that they are foreign vehicles from South Africa. The ZA sign must be placed on the rear of each vehicle, caravan and trailer in a visible position and may not be within 150mm of the rear number plate.
Is Pioneer gate open?
They are open till midnight.
What do I need to apply for a South African passport?
To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents:
- A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73.
- Your original identity document and a copy, or a birth certificate and copy thereof if under 16.
- If under 18 years, parental consent for issuing of the passport.
Which banks do passports in South Africa?
Absa, FNB, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have had multiple branches supporting the service for several years. Discovery Bank and Investec Bank recently started participating in the programme with one branch each.
