🇰🇿 Kazakhstan visa requirements for Motswana citizens
Motswana citizens need an e-visa for Kazakhstan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Botswana passport holders
Before traveling to Kazakhstan, Motswana citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Kazakhstan government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Kazakhstan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Motswana passport ranks #115 worldwide, opening 77 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (47 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 6 with an eTA). Kazakhstan is not among them — it is one of the 91 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Kazakhstani citizens traveling to Botswana face the same requirement (e-visa).
Central Asia is closed to spontaneous travel for Motswana passport holders: none of its 5 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Kazakhstan
- Capital
- Astana
- Region
- Central Asia
- Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (₸)
- Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Motswana citizens need an e-visa for Kazakhstan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Motswana citizens apply online for entry to Kazakhstan?
Yes. Kazakhstan offers an online e-visa for Botswana passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Kazakhstan?
The currency in Kazakhstan is the Kazakhstani tenge (₸). The capital city is Astana.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Motswana citizens traveling to Kazakhstan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Kazakhstan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.