Gambia
Botswana
Botswana visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Botswana admits citizens of the Gambia 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
Citizens of Botswana travelling to the Gambia
BotswanaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Botswana
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.
Before travelling from the Gambia to Botswana, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 1 June 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in Botswana
Citizens of the Gambia may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
South Africa requires citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to the Gambia
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits citizens of the Gambia without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Botswana?
Citizens of the Gambia can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Gambia?
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Gambia can enter Botswana 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.