Botswana
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malaysian citizens travelling to Botswana
MalaysiaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Malaysia
Travel advice for Malaysia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to Malaysia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Malaysia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 21 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Malaysia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malaysia (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Malaysia
Citizens of Botswana may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Brunei requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Malaysian citizens travelling to Botswana
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Malaysia?
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Malaysia?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Botswana can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.