Visa requirements for Botswana citizens

Visa requirements for Botswana citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Botswana. As of 2026 Botswana citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 82 countries and territories, ranking the Botswana passport 55th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Andorra imposes no visa requirements on its visitors but entry is only possible through Spain or France, multiple entry Schengen area visa required. 30 days For a maximum total stay of 90 days within year period. http://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?SpecData=1&VISA=&page=visa&NA=BW&AR=00&PASSTYPES=PASS&DE=AG&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C 3 months 90 days Electronic Travel Authorization must be approved before travel and is valid for tourism purposes if holding a US Visa. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 3 months 6 months 90 days Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days Entry visas to Brazil, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. 90 days 1 month 30 days US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free May apply online. Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. Tourist card must be obtained in advance via travel agency, airline or at the embassy. 31 days 6 months 30 days can be extended to 120 days for a fee 90 days 30 days up to 90 days 4 months Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 90 days 90 days within 180 days 60 days 3 months 90 days 3 months 60 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA) 90 days 90 days 90 days e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 180 days for tourism, 120 days for business Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa 30 days May apply online. Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days May apply online if you have a valid visa to US/UK/NZ/IE/AUS/Schengen. 3 months 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. might get visa on arrival if passport contains a credible US, Canada or Schengen visa. 90 days Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. Online Visa eligible. 30 days 180 days 30 days 30 days 30 days For a maximum total stay of 90 days within any 180 day period. 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 1 month 60 days Visa is obtained online. 90 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 90 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 days The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period) 90 days 30 days 15 days 1 month 3 months May apply online. May apply online. and Crown dependencies Visa requirement was reinstated at 3pm, Oct 14, 2025 for Botswana nationals visiting the United Kingdom, following a decision by the parliament. 30 days 1 day Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy, multiple entry Schengen area visa required. No foreign accommodations, overnight stay restricted to residents only. 90 days 30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island 90 days 3 months

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days 14 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

Non-visa restrictions

See also

Visa policy of Botswana Botswana passport

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