Botswana Visa-free entry (90 days): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
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Botswana Visa-free entry (90 days) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Singapore passport holders
- Arrival card
- None
Do you need a visa to Botswana?
Travellers from ~100 nationalities: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa & SADC, Commonwealth Africa etc. — 90 days per year. can generally enter Botswana without a visa. Singapore passport holders
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ~100 nationalities: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa & SADC, Commonwealth Africa etc. — 90 days per year. do not require a visa for Botswana for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Government of Botswana — Visas) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Botswana visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (90 days)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- N/A - entry stamp on arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- No prior application; present passport at port of entry
Who needs it: Singapore passport holders
Visa-free: ~100 nationalities: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa & SADC, Commonwealth Africa etc. — 90 days per year.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank page
- Proof of onward travel
- Proof of funds
Arrival card: None
India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria & some others need a visa (see below).
Source: Government of Botswana — Visas · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist e-Visa
Official fee: BWP 300 (approx. USD 23)- Validity
- 3 months from issue
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- Typically up to 7 working days
- Processing time
- Typically up to 7 working days
- Where to apply
- https://www.evisa.gov.bw/
Who needs it: Visa-required nationals including ordinary Indian passport holders
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank page
- Passport photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of funds
Arrival card: None
e-Visa portal launched 2021.
Source: Government of Botswana — Visas · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Botswana visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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