Botswanan visa resources
Who needs a Botswana visa
Whether you need a Botswana visa depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay.
Important
Whether you need a visa for Botswana depends on your nationality and why you are travelling. Nationals of a number of countries can enter visa-free for short tourist or business visits, while others must obtain a visa in advance through the eVisa portal or a Botswana mission.
The purpose of travel determines the route: tourism, visiting relatives, business exploration, transit, study, employment, investment, or longer-term residence and settlement each have their own visa or permit. Longer stays for work, study, family or settlement require the appropriate permit in addition to, or instead of, a visitor visa.
Always confirm your own nationality's current requirement with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship before you travel, as visa-exemption lists change.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.