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Border Control Parr's Halt Border Post (BOTS/RSA) 06h00-18h00

ID: w149942 View large map

Located in Botswana :: Southern Botswana/Gaborone
Category: Civil Infrastructure :: Border Control

This is the border post between Botswana and South Africa. It is a quiet border post with about 45km of gravel on the way to the Gaborone - Francistown Highway.

For South Africans coming to Botswana; a valid passport book and vehicle papers must be shown.

Any goods acquired outside the country must be declared at the border gate. Fresh meat, vegetables, fruit or dairy products are not allowed. Botswana authorities will confiscate them.

For any clarifications on this matter please contact the Customs office.

Contact
Address :  71km or 58min ESE of Mahalapye, Southern Botswana/Gaborone, Botswana
Postal :  Private Bag 22, Mahalapye, Botswana
Tel :  +267 494 0007
Host Website :  Click Here

Opening Times : 

06h00-18h00 (GMT+2) Time Guideline/ 7 days a week

Rates and Payment
Updated for :  2023
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash
Types of Foreign Currency Accepted :  ZAR.
Fee/s :  Road Transport Permit of BWP65 for single entry/BWP90 for return trip; National Road Safety Fee : BWP50 paid yearly; Third Party Insurance : BWP50 valid for 90 days. (Updated Jan-2023).).

General Information
Languages spoken :  English

Travelling Information
Closest Main Route :  A1, Between Botswana and Johannesburg
Closest Town :  Mahalapye

FEES:
Road safety fee is valid for a full calendar year, 3rd party Insurance is for small vehicles (Buses & mini buses pay more). TIP form to be completed at the border for all vehicles registered in Namibia Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique. (Jun-2020).

ROAD CONDITIONS:
Gravel roads on Botswana side. (Jun-2020).

TRAVELING WITH A MINOR:
Advice on travelling with minors, you will need a valid passport, valid visa if required, an Unabridged Birth Certificate with both parents’ names on and an affidavit from the other parent or both should the minor be travelling with one parent or with other family. The affidavit should not be older than 3 months.

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