Check you Visa Requirements. Do you need vaccinations? Do you have all the details you need on the Forus General Assembly venue?

Don't forget to check out the General Assembly Programme as well!

General Assembly Venue

The Forus General Assembly will take place at the Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. 

Find information on Botswana here.

Weather

In May, Gaborone experiences pleasant weather with temperatures ranging from an average low of around 11°C to a high of approximately 28°C. Enjoy the outdoors, but don't forget to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen for sun protection.

Voltage

In Botswana, the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets used are of type D, G and type M. Type D plugs have three round pins in a triangular pattern. Type M plugs have three round pins in a larger triangular pattern. If your appliances have plugs that are different from these types, you may need to bring a suitable adaptor.

Excursion on Day 3

As part of the Programme we will visit the Mokolodi nature reserve! The reserve hosts a diverse array of indigenous wildlife, including rare and vulnerable species facing extinction. Some of the inhabitants include giraffes, zebras, leopards, and various bird and reptile species.

Dress code for the excursion: Sneakers / comfortable shoes, Long sleeves, one jacket (evenings), a pair of shades and sun hat, sunscreen, body mosquito repellent.

Visa Requirements

Citizens of certain countries will be required to attain a visa for entry into Botswana, therefore, it is important to check with your local Consular or Embassy well in advance (at least 1 month) if you are required to obtain a visa into Botswana. It is the responsibility of Forus members and travellers to ensure all necessary documentation and visas are obtained prior to arriving at the port of entry in Botswana. 

If your country is not listed below, it means that you do not need to apply for a visa to enter Botswana. However, we recommend that you review the following link to see entry requirements and recommendations: https://evisa.gov.bw/#/home

If your country of nationality is listed below, it means that YOU NEED TO REQUEST A BUSINESS VISA:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea DPR, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.

If your nationality does not appear in the list, you can double-check your entry requirements here: https://evisa.gov.bw/#/home

Kindly note that Forus will not process visas for participants, so it is your responsibility to process the e-visa. Please start processing your e-visa request as soon as possible and send us your e-visa as soon as you receive it.

👆You can start your e-visa application here: https://evisa.gov.bw/#/home

Please note that Forus has sent you an email containing your flight ticket, invitation letter, and hotel reservation, all of which are crucial components to process your visa application.

Getting to Botswana By Air

Air Botswana, Botswana’s national and only airline, provides international flights between Gaborone and Johannesburg, Gaborone and Harare, Maun and Johannesburg, Kasane and Johannesburg and Francistown and Johannesburg. Domestic flights run between Gaborone and Francistown, Maun and Kasane. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, international air travel to and from Botswana is limited to Gaborone - Johannesburg (Air Botswana or South African Airways) a few times per day. Ethiopian Airlines flies Addis Ababa to Gaborone as well. 

Other ways of getting to Botswana.

Vaccinations

Mandatory yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers from the following countries:

Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela

Likewise, keep in mind that if you are travelling to Botswana from areas with Yellow Fever, you must also have a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

You can also see the official WHO list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination.

Even if your country of residence is not listed above, we encourage you to consult the following links, as some vaccines are recommended when visiting Botswana:

• Bostwana entry formalities
• Passport Health – Botswana

Forus will cover roundtrip airfares, accommodation, the conference package, meals, and local airport-hotel-airport transportation (in Botswana only) for up to one representative of member organizations upon member request during the registration process.

Please note that Forus will not cover transportation costs in your country of origin, visa/entry fees, travel/health insurance costs, vaccination costs, or per diem for your trip.

For all additional information on the Forus General Assembly contact Arturo at [email protected]

List of countries who DO NOT need a visa (visa on arrival) 

List of countries WHO DO NEED a visa