🇧🇼 Botswana visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens
No visa needed — Costa Rican citizens can stay in Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Costa Rica passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Costa Rica can travel to Botswana for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Botswana, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Botswana immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Costa Rican passport ranks #63 worldwide, opening 130 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (91 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Botswana is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Motswana citizens need to arrange entry to Costa Rica in advance (visa required).
Across Southern Africa as a whole, 3 of 6 destinations are open to Costa Rican travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Botswana
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- Botswana pula (P)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
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Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa needed — Costa Rican citizens can stay in Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Botswana?
The currency in Botswana is the Botswana pula (P). The capital city is Gaborone.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Costa Rican citizens traveling to Botswana. 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 Botswana embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Costa Rican passport holders
Going the other way? Costa Rica visa requirements for Motswana citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.