Zimbabwe
Botswana
Botswana visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
- 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 Zimbabwe
BotswanaZimbabwe Visa-free, 90 days Zimbabwe 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.
For a trip from Zimbabwe 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 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Botswana
Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
South Africa and Namibia admit Zimbabwean citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Zimbabwe
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Zimbabwean citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Botswana?
Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Zimbabwean 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.