Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · BotswanaPassport Atlas
South Africa passport to Botswana
Yes — South Africa passport holders can visit Botswana 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
- Botswana lets 103 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “Visa free” at 60 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Botswana passports also enter South Africa without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Botswana
Open to South Africa passports near Botswana
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
South AfricaBotswana- Typical duration
- 0.9 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT
- To
- GBE · MUB · BBK
Airlines Air Botswana, South African Airways
Search live faresDuration 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.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+267
Airports
GBE · MUB · BBK · FRW
Highlights
- Okavango Delta
- Chobe National Park
- Makgadikgadi
South Africa · Visa free
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Botswana?
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?
Botswana typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Botswana mission.
What about a Botswana passport entering South Africa?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.