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Botswana Visa Policy Snapshot
Botswana entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 293+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Angola, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria. Popular e-Visa passports include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Botswana without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+102 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Botswana. Check eligible passports and notes.
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Botswana permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+102 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Botswana before you travel. Review eligible passports.
+89 countries
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Botswana applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.