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Uganda visa for citizens of Botswana

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Uganda 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

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Ugandan citizens travelling to Botswana

UgandaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Uganda

Travel advice for Uganda

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • 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 Uganda, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Uganda at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uganda (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Uganda

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

Uganda’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda admit citizens of Botswana visa-free.

Ugandan citizens travelling to Botswana

No visa is needed by Ugandan citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Uganda.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Uganda?

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

How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Uganda?

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

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Botswana?

No visa is needed by Ugandan citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Uganda visa-free?

Yes, citizens of Botswana can enter Uganda 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.