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YemenPassport validity
Botswana's eVisa application terms say the passport must have at least six months' validity left and at least three unused pages.
Botswana eVisa — Visa Application Terms (general and per-category requirements)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026
Botswana visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Botswana
Most travellers can visit Botswana without a visa: 102 of 198 passports enter visa-free, usually for 90 days.
Botswana's official eVisa portal marks each nationality as needing a visa or not; the USA and the United Kingdom are among those marked as not needing one. The UK government tells British nationals they can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. The government's tourism visa page says non-citizens from countries that require a visa can apply online through the eVisa portal, or at any immigration office or Botswana embassy or consulate.
102
Passports visa-free
95
eVisa or eTA online
1
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Botswana? Quick answers
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United States
Visa-free
90 days
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United Kingdom
Visa-free
90 days
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Germany
Visa-free
90 days
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India
eVisa
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China
eVisa
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Canada
Visa-free
90 days
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Australia
Visa-free
90 days
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Poland
Visa-free
90 days
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Botswana — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 102 (52%)
- eVisa: 95 (48%)
- Visa required: 1 (1%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Botswana, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Botswana visa types, fees and processing times
Tourism visa (online)
eVisa- Fee
- 300 BWP
- Processing
- 7–14 business days
- Entries
- Single
BWP 300 for a single entry for a period of up to one month; BWP 500 for multiple entries for a period of up to three months.
Documents (3)
- Recent photo (if applicable)
- Valid passport (if applicable)
- Supporting documents (if applicable)
Tourism visa (immigration office, embassy or consulate)
Embassy- Processing
- 7–14 business days
Fee not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Entry requirements for Botswana
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
1 yearWHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from, or having transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
WHO — Vaccination requirements and recommendations for international travellers, country list (ITH 2022)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visitors to Botswana.
Government of Botswana — Visa Application: Tourism Visa (required documents)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
Botswana's eVisa application terms list, for tourists, a tour plan or copy of the travel schedule, flight bookings, confirmation of bookings at hotels or lodges, and a return ticket. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors.
Botswana eVisa — Visa Application Terms (general and per-category requirements)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Botswana.
Government of Botswana — Visa Application: Tourism Visa (required documents)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
The UK government says overstaying a visa or a permitted visit can cause a delay to your departure.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Botswana travel advice✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
BWP 10,000The UK Foreign Office says to declare foreign or local cash currency taken into Botswana if the value is BWP 10,000 or more, and that if you do not, you could be liable to prosecution.
UK FCDO — Botswana entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Botswana visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
102
Most common: Visa-free
1
Least common: Visa required
52%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 90 days · 90 passports
Understanding Botswana visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Botswana for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa-free, which applies to 102 passports (52%). 52% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa required (1 passport).
Entry categories for Botswana
- Visa-free entry: 102 passports can enter without a visa, for up to 90 days.
- eVisa: 95 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
- Visa required: 1 passport must apply at an embassy or consulate.
What else you need to enter Botswana
- Passport validity: Botswana's eVisa application terms say the passport must have at least six months' validity left and at least three unused pages.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visitors to Botswana.
- Return or onward ticket: Botswana's eVisa application terms list, for tourists, a tour plan or copy of the travel schedule, flight bookings, confirmation of bookings at hotels or lodges, and a return ticket.
- Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Botswana.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Botswana or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Botswana visas
Do I need a visa for Botswana?
It depends on your nationality. Botswana's official eVisa portal marks the USA and the United Kingdom among the nationalities not needing a visa, and India and China among those needing one; the UK government tells British nationals they can visit for up to 90 days without one. The government's tourism visa page says non-citizens from countries that require a visa can apply online at evisa.gov.bw, or at any immigration office or Botswana embassy or consulate.
How long can I stay in Botswana visa-free?
The UK government tells British nationals they can visit Botswana for up to 90 days without a visa.
Do Indian and Chinese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Yes. Botswana's eVisa portal marks both India and China as needing a visa. The government's tourism visa page says to apply online at evisa.gov.bw, or at any immigration office or Botswana embassy or consulate.
What documents do children need to enter Botswana?
Canada's travel advice says minors under 18 must present to Botswana's border officials a certified copy of the child's original birth certificate, a valid passport with at least 1 blank page, and, if travelling unaccompanied or with only one parent, a written consent form from the parent or parents not accompanying the child.
Is yellow fever vaccination required for Botswana?
WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from or having transited through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Do US citizens need a visa for Botswana?
US citizens can visit Botswana visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United States passport holders.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Botswana?
UK citizens can visit Botswana visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for Botswana?
German citizens can visit Botswana visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter Botswana?
Passport validity: Botswana's eVisa application terms say the passport must have at least six months' validity left and at least three unused pages. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visitors to Botswana. Return or onward ticket: Botswana's eVisa application terms list, for tourists, a tour plan or copy of the travel schedule, flight bookings, confirmation of bookings at hotels or lodges, and a return ticket. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Botswana.
How long can I stay in Botswana without a visa?
Up to 90 days for every visa-free passport.
How many countries can visit Botswana without a visa?
102 of 198 passports can enter Botswana visa-free (52%). 95 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 1 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Botswana?
Where can Botswana citizens travel visa-free?
Botswana passport holders can visit 48 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Angola
30d
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Antigua and Barbuda
180d
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Bahamas
90d
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Bangladesh
90d
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Barbados
180d
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Belize
∞
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Benin
90d
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Brazil
90d
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Dominica
180d
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Dominican Republic
∞
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Ecuador
90d
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Eswatini
30d
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Fiji
120d
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Gambia
90d
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Georgia
360d
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Ghana
60d
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Grenada
90d
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Guyana
90d
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Haiti
90d
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Hong Kong
90d
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Israel
90d
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Jamaica
∞
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Kiribati
90d
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Kosovo
90d
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Lesotho
∞
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Malawi
90d
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Malaysia
30d
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Mauritius
90d
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Micronesia
30d
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Mozambique
∞
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Namibia
90d
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Panama
90d
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Philippines
30d
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Russia
30d
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Rwanda
30d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
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Saint Lucia
42d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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South Africa
90d
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Tanzania
90d
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Togo
30d
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Trinidad and Tobago
∞
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Uganda
90d
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Vanuatu
120d
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Zambia
90d
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Zimbabwe
90d