Facilities for tourism are available. No visa is required of U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days. There are also honorary consuls in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston. Overseas inquiries should be made to the nearest Botswanan embassy or consulate. Civil unrest and disorder are rare.
Violent crime remains infrequent in Gaborone.
Residential burglaries and car theft, however, are increasing. Prudent security measures, such as alarms and immobilizers, may deter such crimes. Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, such as pickpocketing and stealing of personal possessions, remain the most common forms of crime in Botswana. It is dangerous for visitors to walk alone at night in unfamiliar areas. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.