Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · TanzaniaPassport Atlas
Botswana passport to Tanzania
Yes — Botswana passport holders can visit Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Tanzania lets 174 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Botswana is one of them.
- Botswana passports get “Visa free” at 46 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Tanzania passports also enter Botswana without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Tanzania
Open to Botswana passports near Tanzania
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BotswanaTanzania- Typical duration
- 5.7 hours
- From
- GBE · MUB · BBK
- To
- DAR · JRO · ZNZ
Usual hubs
South Africa · 6 hours
Zimbabwe · 5.7 hours
Kenya · 7 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.
Tanzania
Country profile
Capital
Dodoma
Population
68.2 million
Area
945,087 km²
Currency
Tanzanian shilling TZS
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
462,371 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups
- mainland - African99%
- other1%
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 G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+255
Airports
DAR · JRO · ZNZ · MWZ
Highlights
- Serengeti
- Kilimanjaro
- Stone Town
- Ngorongoro
Botswana · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Botswana passport need a visa for Tanzania?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Tanzania typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Tanzania mission.
What about a Tanzania passport entering Botswana?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.