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Botswana visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana admits Japanese 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Japan
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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.
Japanese 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 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Botswana
Japanese citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
South Africa admits Japanese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Japan
Japan requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Botswana?
Japanese citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Japanese citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens 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.