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Botswana passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Botswana passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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47Visa-free
36eVisa
24Visa on arrival
91Visa required

Botswana passport at a glance

With a Botswana passport you can enter 47 destinations visa-free and 24 with a visa on arrival, so 71 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 36 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 91 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Botswana

Do Botswana passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Botswana passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Botswana passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa17111312
Asia791520
Europe20340
North America14027
Oceania4325
South America3117

Longest visa-free stays

Where Botswana passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 47
eVisa 36
Visa on arrival 24
Visa required 91

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Botswana passport holders visit without a visa?

Botswana passport holders can visit 47 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil, South Africa, Georgia, Philippines and others. Adding the 24 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 71 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Botswana passport holders?

24 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Botswana passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Senegal, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Botswana passport holders travel with an eVisa?

36 destinations let Botswana passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Vietnam, Oman, Colombia, United Kingdom and others.

Do Botswana passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Botswana passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Botswana passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Botswana passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Botswana passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Botswana passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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