Motswana Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Motswana passport holders can visit 44 countries visa-free, plus 62 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Motswana passport is ranked #112 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Motswana passport represents citizens of Botswana. It grants access to 44 countries visa-free. Holders can apply for 50 electronic visas and obtain 12 visas upon arrival. Despite 87 countries requiring visas for entry, Botswana's population of approximately 2.3 million enjoy travel opportunities.

Botswana is located in Southern Africa. It is known for its wildlife and national parks. More than 70% of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert. The capital, Gaborone, is the largest city. It is also the economic hub of Botswana.

The Motswana passport ranks moderately in terms of travel freedom. Its bearers can enjoy a good range of travel experiences. Botswana's visa policy is aligned with various countries, allowing its citizens to travel relatively freely.

Some destinations that require a visa for Motswana passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Motswana passport holders are Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini and Zambia.

Visa free countries

So, where can Motswanas travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Botswana citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Africa

🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
🇬🇭 Ghana (60 days)
🇱🇸 Lesotho (90 days)
🇲🇼 Malawi (90 days)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (180 days for tourism, 120 days for business)
🇲🇿 Mozambique (3 months)
🇳🇦 Namibia (90 days)
🇷🇼 Rwanda (30 days)
🇿🇦 South Africa (90 days)
🇹🇿 Tanzania (90 days)
🇺🇬 Uganda (3 months)
🇿🇲 Zambia (90 days)
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe (3 months)

Americas

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (3 months)
🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (6 months)
🇧🇿 Belize (N/A)
🇧🇷 Brazil (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (6 months)
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (30 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇬🇩 Grenada (3 months)
🇬🇾 Guyana (90 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇯🇲 Jamaica (N/A)
🇵🇦 Panama (180 days)
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis (3 months)
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (N/A)

Asia

🇧🇩 Bangladesh (3 months)
🇬🇪 Georgia (90 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)

Oceania

🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇻🇺 Vanuatu (30 days)

Europe

🇲🇰 North Macedonia (90 days)
🇷🇺 Russia (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Motswana passport holders visit without a visa?

Motswana passport holders can visit 44 countries visa-free, plus 62 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Motswana passport holders?

Motswana passport holders can travel visa-free to Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zambia, Angola, Mozambique, and 36 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Botswana citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Botswana, 44 are visa-free, 50 can be visited with an e-visa and 12 with a visa on arrival, while 87 require a visa, as of October 2026.