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Saudi Arabia to Botswana visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Botswana without a visa?

Up to 90 days cumulatively within any 12-month (365-day) period. The exact days granted are recorded on your entry stamp and may be fewer.

Q: Is there any fee or eVisa to apply for in advance?

No. There is no fee and no eVisa or visa-on-arrival application required for Saudi ordinary passport holders for short tourist visits.

Q: What passport validity does Botswana require?

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date and have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

Q: Do I need a yellow-fever certificate?

Only if you are arriving from or have transited a yellow-fever-endemic country. Otherwise it is not required.

Q: Can I work or study in Botswana on this visa-free entry?

No. Visa-free entry covers tourism and short visits only. Work, study, or long-term stays require the appropriate visa or permit obtained in advance.

Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for short tourist visits to Botswana. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days within any 12-month (365-day) period. Botswana grants visa-free entry to holders of Saudi Arabian ordinary passports for tourism and short visits. Saudi Arabia appears on Botswana's official visa-exemption list, alongside the other Gulf Cooperation Council states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE). Travelers receive an entry stamp on arrival permitting a stay of up to 90 days within a 365-day period; the immigration officer may grant fewer days, recorded on the stamp. No eVisa or visa-on-arrival application is needed for this nationality for short stays. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page, and travelers should carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. The 90-day limit is cumulative across the year, so multiple short trips count toward the same allowance. Note the verdict is for Saudi-to-Botswana entry; the reverse (Botswana passport holders to Saudi Arabia) does require a visa and should not be confused with this route.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within a 365-day period

per entry

Entries

Multiple (90 days cumulative per 12 months)

from issue date

Visa fee

None (BWP 0 / SAR 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None — entry granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Stay window of 90 days per rolling 365 days; passport valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Saudi ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of entry and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months validity· 1 blank page

/02

Prepare supporting travel documents

Carry a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details), and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. No visa application is required.

· Return ticket· Proof of funds

/03

Check health requirements

If arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever country, carry a valid yellow-fever vaccination certificate. Confirm any current health entry rules before travel.

· Yellow fever cert if applicable

/04

Travel to a Botswana port of entry

Arrive at an international airport (e.g., Sir Seretse Khama International, Gaborone) or an approved land/border post. No pre-arrival visa or eVisa is needed.

· Airport or land border

/05

Clear immigration and receive entry stamp

Present your passport to the immigration officer. They will stamp your passport with the permitted stay, which may be up to 90 days.

· Entry stamp issued

/06

Observe the 90-day annual limit

Track your cumulative days in Botswana. Total visa-free stay must not exceed 90 days within any 365-day period; overstaying can incur penalties.

· 90 days / 365 days cumulative

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Saudi Arabia -> Botswana · Visa-free entry (no visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredSaudi ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation or host invitation

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

ConditionalYellow-fever vaccination certificate (if coming from an endemic area)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedAwareness of the 90-day-per-365-day cumulative limit

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisa policy of Botswana — Wikipedia Government of Botswana — Tourism Visa Application Botswana Visa Exemption List — Embassies.net

Application link included: Visa policy of Botswana — Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist entry visaBWP 0 / SAR 0No visa required for Saudi ordinary passport holders

eVisa / pre-arrival authorizationBWP 0Not applicable — no eVisa needed for this nationality

Visa-on-arrival feeBWP 0Not applicable — entry is visa-free, not VOA

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

On-arrival entry stamp

Immediate at the port of entry

Immigration grants the visa-free entry stamp on arrival; no advance application or waiting period.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

GCC visa-waiver status

Saudi Arabia is on Botswana's visa-exemption list along with all other Gulf Cooperation Council states, granting 90-day visa-free access.

High

/02

Tourism / short visit purpose

Visa-free entry applies to genuine tourism and short visits; long stays, work, or study require the appropriate visa/permit.

High

/03

Passport validity shortfall

Entry can be refused if the passport is not valid for at least 6 months or lacks a blank page.

Medium

/04

Exceeding the 90-day annual cap

The 90-day allowance is cumulative within a 365-day period; exceeding it triggers overstay penalties.

Medium

/05

Yellow-fever requirement

Travelers arriving from yellow-fever-endemic countries without a valid certificate may be denied entry.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Saudi Arabia to Botswana route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for Saudi ordinary passport holders, 90 days per 365-day period, against Botswana visa policy, Government of Botswana, embassies.net exemption list, and US State Department travel information.

/09 — The questions