Austria to Botswana visa requirements

Austrian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Botswana. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days within a 12-month period, with entry granted on arrival. As of 2026, Austria is on Botswana's visa-exempt list, so holders of an ordinary Austrian passport may travel to Botswana for tourism or short visits without obtaining a visa in advance. On arrival, immigration grants a visitor's entry permit allowing a stay of up to 90 days within any 12-month period. Botswana's eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw) exists only for nationals who DO require a visa; Austrians do not need to use it. To qualify for visa-free entry, the passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay and contain at least two blank facing pages for stamps. Travelers should be prepared to show an onward/return ticket and may be asked for proof of sufficient funds (a guideline figure of about USD 300 per person per week is sometimes cited) and confirmation of accommodation. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever endemic country. Botswana is in Southern Africa and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route. There is no fee for visa-free entry. Because requirements can change, confirm details shortly before travel via the official Botswana eVisa portal or the nearest Botswana diplomatic mission.