Botswana Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after you arrive in Botswana and at least 3 blank pages. You can visit for up to 90 days without a visa.
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Botswana travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
At least 3
Not needed for up to 90 days
Make sure you get one
Official source: GOV.UK Botswana entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- 6 months validity from arrival
- At least 3 blank pages
- No visa for up to 90 days
- Yellow fever certificate if at risk
Passport validity for Botswana
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Botswana. It must also have at least 3 blank pages.
Make sure you get your passport stamped. Unstamped passports raise suspicions of illegal entry.
Visas
You can visit Botswana for up to 90 days without a visa.
If you want to work, study or volunteer, check the requirements for business, study and employment visas.
Health checks
You need a yellow fever certificate if you are coming from a country with a transmission risk.
Botswana has entry restrictions, including health screening, for travellers from Ebola-affected regions.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Botswana?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Botswana, with at least 3 blank pages.
Do I need a visa for Botswana?
No, not for visits of up to 90 days.
How many blank pages do I need for Botswana?
Your passport must have at least 3 blank pages.