Botswana Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
102
Visa on arrival
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eTA / e-Visa
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Total streamlined
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Visa required in advance
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Botswana's visa policy is very open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Botswana tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Botswana Visa-Free (102)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Botswana without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Botswana Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Tourist Visa (TV) - embassy sticker visa

    typically single entry, up to 3 monthsofficial sourcebotswana-brussels.com ↗

    BWP 500 (~$36)

  • Business Visa (BV)

    official sourcebotswana-brussels.com ↗

    BWP 1,500 (~$107)

  • Transit Visa (TRV)

    per travel; gov.bw also lists multiple-entry transit up to 3 months BWP 500 (~USD 50) and beyond 3 months up to 3 years BWP 1000 (~USD 100)official sourcegov.bw ↗

    BWP 500 (~$36)

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Transit

Botswana Transit Visa

Botswana publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

For travellers passing through Botswana to reach an onward destination, permitting a short stay while in transit.

up to 7 daysapply online

No visa is required if departing on the same aircraft from the same airport. Maximum stay is 7 days; the visa does not permit work or formal study/training and cannot be extended. Transporters and tour operators (holding a cross-border tour operating licence) may transit for up to 7 days per entry. Requires proof of a confirmed onward booking / continuing journey within 3 days (14 days for transporters). Fee not published on the gov.bw page; processing 7-14 working days.

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FAQ

Botswana Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Botswana?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Botswana visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Botswana tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Botswana without a visa?

102 countries can visit Botswana without a visa in 2026, including: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Botswana.

How do I apply for a Botswana tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Botswana, you typically need to apply at a Botswana embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Botswana without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Botswana varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Botswana Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Botswana visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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