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Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Austria?

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Botswana citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Botswana vs Austria: passport comparison

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

Austria

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #13 · mobility 170.8
36

countries both Botswana and Austria can enter visa-free together

Botswana + Austria: passport compatibility

42%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Botswana and Austria travel together — by entry type:

36 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
115 access differs

Where Botswana and Austria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (36)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

Austria: good to know

Vienna

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+43

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Botswana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Austria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Austria?
Botswana citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Botswana or Austria?
The Austria passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Botswana #119, Austria #13.
Where can Botswana and Austria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 36 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Austria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Botswana and Austria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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