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Botswana passport to Thailand
Botswana passport holders need an eVisa for Thailand, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Thailand lets 112 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Botswana is not one of them.
- Botswana passports get “eVisa” at 38 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Thailand passports get “eVisa” in Botswana.
Nearby passports travelling to Thailand
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Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BotswanaThailand- Typical duration
- 13.8 hours
- From
- GBE · MUB · BBK
- To
- BKK · HKT · DMK
Usual hubs
South Africa · 13.9 hours
Kenya · 14.9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Botswana
Country profile
Capital
Gaborone
Population
2.4 million
Area
600,370 km²
Currency
Botswana pula BWP
Languages
English, Tswana
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
116,402 · 2024
Migrant share
4.6%
Ethnic groups
- Tswana79%
- Kalanga11%
- including Kgalagadi and people of European ancestry7%
- Basarwa3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Thailand
Country profile
Capital
Bangkok
Population
65.9 million
Area
514,000 km²
Currency
Thai baht THB
Languages
Thai
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
3.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.4%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Thai97.5%
- Burmese1.3%
- other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B / Type O
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 191 · Ambulance 1669
Dialing code
+66
Airports
BKK · HKT · DMK · CNX
Highlights
- Grand Palace
- Doi Suthep
- Maya Bay
- Ayutthaya
- White Temple
Botswana · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Botswana passport need a visa for Thailand?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Thailand immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Thailand typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Thailand mission.
What about a Thailand passport entering Botswana?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Thailand as a visitor?
Visa exemption / tourist visa / DTV：Exemption often 60 days; DTV 180 days per entry。Visa-exempt travellers enter directly. Remote workers or wellness stays can apply for the Destination Thailand Visa.