Papua New Guinea
Botswana
Botswana visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Papua New Guinean citizens for Botswana, 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 Papua New Guinea
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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.
For a trip from Papua New Guinea to Botswana, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Botswana
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
South Africa requires Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Papua New Guinea
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, citizens of Botswana must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 30 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by Papua New Guinean citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Botswana?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, citizens of Botswana must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 30 days are allowed.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Papua New Guinean 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.