🇧🇼 Botswana visa requirements for Gambian citizens

Entry rules for Gambia passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Gambia 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 Gambian passport ranks #135 worldwide, opening 65 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (43 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Botswana is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Motswana citizens traveling to Gambia face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).

Across Southern Africa as a whole, 4 of 6 destinations are open to Gambian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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