Can tourists use medical marijuana in Botswana?
Yes.
Medical marijuana is legal in Botswana. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Visitors to Botswana are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in Botswana.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry medical marijuana through customs.
Frequently asked
Is medical marijuana legal in Botswana?+
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in Botswana.
Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in Botswana?+
The recorded status for Botswana as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use medical marijuana in Botswana?+
Visitors to Botswana are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
When was this Botswana medical marijuana ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with medical marijuana into Botswana?+
Domestic legality in Botswana does not make it legal to carry medical marijuana across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.