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Rwanda visa for citizens of Botswana

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Citizens of Botswana can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

All visa types for Rwanda

Rwandan citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Rwanda

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • 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.

Before travelling from Botswana to Rwanda, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rwanda (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Rwanda (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Rwanda

Citizens of Botswana may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.

Rwanda’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Tanzania and Uganda admit citizens of Botswana visa-free.

Rwandan citizens travelling to Botswana

Botswana requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Botswana can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Rwanda?

Citizens of Botswana can stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days.

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Botswana requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Rwanda visa-free?

Yes, citizens of Botswana can enter Rwanda 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.