Costa Rica
Botswana
Botswana visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Botswana
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Botswana can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Botswana at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Botswana (updated 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Botswana
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
South Africa admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Costa Rica
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Botswana?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Botswana without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.