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Botswana visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 103 can travel to Botswana without arranging a visa in advance. 94 can apply online for an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Botswana: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Botswana?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 90 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India e-Visa –
Philippines e-Visa –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China e-Visa –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 36/46
Asia 15/50
Africa 17/53
North America 17/23
South America 8/12
Oceania 10/14

Passports that can enter Botswana visa-free

103 passports

Passports eligible for Botswana e-Visa

94 passports

Passports that need a visa for Botswana

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Botswana?

It depends on your passport. 103 passports can enter Botswana visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 94 can apply for an e-Visa online and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Botswana without a visa?

103 passports can enter Botswana visa-free, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados and others.

Does Botswana offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 94 passports can apply for a visa to Botswana online.

Holding a Botswana passport? See where the Botswana passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Botswana before you book.