Botswana
Zambia
Zambia visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for Zambia, 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
Zambian citizens travelling to Botswana
ZambiaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Zambia
Travel advice for Zambia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
For a trip from Botswana to Zambia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Zambia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Zambia (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Zambia (updated 22 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Zambia
Citizens of Botswana may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi and Angola admit citizens of Botswana visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by Zambian citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Zambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Zambia?
No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Zambia?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by Zambian citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Botswana can enter Zambia 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.