Lesotho
Botswana
Botswana visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 Lesotho
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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.
Citizens of Lesotho 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Botswana
Citizens of Lesotho may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia admit citizens of Lesotho visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Lesotho
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Lesotho do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in Botswana?
Citizens of Lesotho can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Lesotho?
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Lesotho 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.