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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Visa-free · 60 days

Citizens of Botswana can visit Ghana visa-free for up to 60 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSJul 2026
Visa-free
Botswana → Ghana
60days

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Botswana vs Ghana: passport comparison

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88
31

countries both Botswana and Ghana can enter visa-free together

Botswana + Ghana: passport compatibility

81%

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

Where Botswana and Ghana travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
82 both need a visa
37 access differs

Where Botswana and Ghana 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 (31)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Bangladesh 90 days #192
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malawi 90 days #127
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Mozambique 30 days #162
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
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
Tanzania 90 days #135
Togo 30 days #155
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Uganda 90 days #140
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Ghana: good to know

Accra

Capital

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+233

Calling code

Where else Botswana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ghana

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

Up to 60 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Citizens of Botswana can visit Ghana visa-free for up to 60 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Botswana citizens stay in Ghana without a visa?
Botswana passport holders are allowed to stay up to 60 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Botswana or Ghana?
The Botswana passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 42. Global rank: Botswana #119, Ghana #130.
Where can Botswana and Ghana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ghana?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Botswana and Ghana?
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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