Botswana to Botswana: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇧🇼 Botswana 🇧🇼 Botswana
Visa Required

A visa is required. Contact the embassy for current fees and processing times.

Botswana citizens must obtain a visa before entering Botswana. Apply in advance at the Botswana embassy or consulate in Botswana. Processing times vary — allow 2–4 weeks for the Botswana embassy application. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~41, NYC=100).

Botswana Passport Strength

46 Visa-free
20 Visa on arrival
44 e-Visa
89 Visa required

Entry Details — Botswana

Entry type
Visa Required
A visa must be applied for at an embassy or consulate before departure.
Maximum stay
Stated on visa
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Botswana
41.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Botswana
25%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,025/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Botswana Passport

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Botswana and Botswana have a broadly similar cost of living (index 41 vs 41, NYC=100).
Botswana cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Botswana — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Botswana citizens need a visa to visit Botswana?+

Botswana passport holders currently have Visa Required access to Botswana. A visa must be applied for at an embassy or consulate before departure.

How long can Botswana passport holders stay in Botswana?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Botswana embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Botswana?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Botswana?+

The cost of living index for Botswana is 41.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Botswana.

What documents are required for Botswana citizens to enter Botswana?+

A valid Botswana passport is the minimum requirement. A visa must be obtained from a consulate or embassy before travel.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.