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# **Botswana Passport Visa Free Countries & Global Ranking**

Last Updated : Nov 2, 2026

**Botswana passport **

🇧🇼

Explore visa-free travel countries for Botswana passport holders. Check global mobility ranking, visa on arrival destinations, and visa requirements worldwide.

## Botswana passport details

It serves as a reliable form of identification, both domestically and internationally. It is an essential travel document that allows Batswana to travel abroad and provides them with the right to assistance from Batswana consular officials overseas. The Batswana passport is also a potent symbol of Batswana nationality and the rights and privileges this carries, including the right to live and work in Botswana.

- **Passport validity** 10 years
- **Passport price** P 225
- **Bank Pages** 32
- **E-Passport** Available
- **Biometric** Available

[**Official Website**](https://www.gov.bw/en/Services/Obtain-a-Passport/)

## Botswana passport ranking

The Batswana passport is ranked 88 in the world's Below Average passports, meaning it allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 73 countries worldwide. The strength of a passport is often measured by the travel freedom it provides its holders. The Batswana passport is considered one of the Below Average in the world.

**57**

visa free

**16**

visa on arrival

**44**

online visa

**121**

sticker visa

[**Travel Freedom**](https://visalist.io/botswana/tourist) [**Transit Freedom**](https://visalist.io/botswana/transit) [**Nomad Freedom**](https://visalist.io/botswana/digital-nomad)

## How to apply for Botswana passport

- **1****Eligibility Criteria** To apply for an Botswana passport, you must be an Botswana citizen, either by birth or naturalisation. Dual citizens are also eligible. If you are applying for a child, you must be their parent or guardian.
- **2****Gather documents** Gather all the necessary documents required for a Botswana passport including birth certificate / citizenship and any other supporting documents.
- **3****Copy documents** Scan all documents and print a copy of them before hand. All documents that are not in the English language, must be translated and notarized.
- **4****Fill application** Fill the application form for Batswana passport.
- **5****Submit documents** After filling, providing the required documents and make the payment and submit your application for Batswana passport
- **6****Application processing** Wait for approval. Applicant(s) will be informed by email of successful application(s) for Batswana passport.
- **7****Receive passport** You will receive Batswana passport through mail, which allows you to live and work in Batswana.

## Botswana visa advice

If you're considering exploring Botswana beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Botswana transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Botswana, understanding Botswana Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.

## Frequently asked questions

## Countries to travel near Botswana

[Lesotho Passport](https://visalist.io/lesotho/passport)

[Namibia Passport](https://visalist.io/namibia/passport)

[South Africa Passport](https://visalist.io/south-africa/passport)

[Eswatini Passport](https://visalist.io/swaziland/passport)

[Zimbabwe Passport](https://visalist.io/zimbabwe/passport)

Disclaimer: The information on the site should be used as a guide only you are advised to contact your local official mission consulate embassy and ensure you have the latest information we take no responsibility

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