Access
Visa free
FStay 120 days
Policy · VanuatuPassport Atlas
Botswana passport to Vanuatu
Yes — Botswana passport holders can visit Vanuatu without a visa for up to 120 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Vanuatu lets 120 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: Vanuatu passports also enter Botswana without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Vanuatu
Open to Botswana passports near Vanuatu
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BotswanaVanuatu- Typical duration
- 17.2 hours
- From
- GBE · MUB · BBK
- To
- VLI · SON · TAH
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.
Vanuatu
Country profile
Capital
Port Vila
Population
321,409
Area
12,200 km²
Currency
Vanuatu vatu VUV
Languages
Bislama, English, French
Time zone
UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
3,315 · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Ni-Vanuatu99%
- 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 I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+678
Airports
VLI · SON · TAH · ZGU
Highlights
- Mount Yasur
- Champagne Beach
- Port Vila
Botswana · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Botswana passport need a visa for Vanuatu?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 120 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 120 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Vanuatu typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Vanuatu mission.
What about a Vanuatu passport entering Botswana?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.