Tonga
Botswana
Botswana visa for Tongan citizens
Entry requirement
Tongan 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 Tonga
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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.
Tongan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Tongan citizens can stay in Botswana
Tongan citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Tongan citizens
Zimbabwe admits Tongan citizens visa-free. South Africa requires Tongan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Tonga
Tonga requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Tongan citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Tongan citizens stay in Botswana?
Tongan citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tonga?
Tonga requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Tongan citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Tongan 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.