Tanzania
Botswana
Botswana visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens 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 Tanzania
BotswanaTanzania Visa-free, 90 days Tanzania visa for citizens of Botswana
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.
Before travelling from Tanzania to Botswana, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Tanzanian citizens can stay in Botswana
Tanzanian citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia admit Tanzanian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Tanzania
No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for Tanzania, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Tanzania and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in Botswana?
Tanzanian citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tanzania?
No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for Tanzania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Tanzanian 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.