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Tanzania visa for citizens of Botswana

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Tanzania admits citizens of Botswana without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 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 Tanzania

Tanzanian citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Tanzania

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 Tanzania can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Tanzania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Tanzania

Citizens of Botswana may stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tanzania.

Tanzania’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Mozambique, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda and Malawi admit citizens of Botswana visa-free.

Tanzanian citizens travelling to Botswana

Botswana admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Tanzania.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tanzania?

Tanzania admits citizens of Botswana without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Tanzania?

Citizens of Botswana can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Botswana admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Tanzania visa-free?

Yes, citizens of Botswana can enter Tanzania without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.