South Sudan
Botswana
Botswana visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana admits South Sudanese 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Botswana travelling to South Sudan
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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 South Sudan 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 South Sudanese citizens can stay in Botswana
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
South Africa requires South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to South Sudan
South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits South Sudanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Botswana?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, South Sudanese 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.