Zambia
Botswana
Botswana visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian 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 Zambia
BotswanaZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia 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 Zambia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Botswana
Zambian citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia admit Zambian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Zambia
Citizens of Botswana can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Zambia and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in Botswana?
Zambian citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Zambia?
Citizens of Botswana can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Zambian 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.