Norway
Botswana
Botswana visa for Norwegian citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana admits Norwegian 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 Norway
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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.
Norwegian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Norwegian citizens can stay in Botswana
Norwegian citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Norwegian citizens
South Africa admits Norwegian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Norway
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits Norwegian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Norwegian citizens stay in Botswana?
Norwegian citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Norway?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
Can Norwegian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Norwegian 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.