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Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Luxembourg?

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

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Botswana vs Luxembourg: passport comparison

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

Luxembourg

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #9 · mobility 171.3
37

countries both Botswana and Luxembourg can enter visa-free together

Botswana + Luxembourg: passport compatibility

42%

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

Where Botswana and Luxembourg travel together — by entry type:

37 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
115 access differs

Where Botswana and Luxembourg 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 (37)

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 14 days #122
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
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

Where to apply: Luxembourg has no mission in Botswana

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Senegal 5,912 km
Applications accepted in: Dakar
2
United Arab Emirates 5,986 km
Applications accepted in: Abu Dhabi

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Botswana → Luxembourg

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

10,7%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Botswana
-3,8 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
1,504applications filed
1,334visas issued
161refusals
#78strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Botswana — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Botswana → Luxembourg

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Botswana → Luxembourg rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Botswana passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Botswana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Luxembourg

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 Luxembourg?
Botswana citizens need a visa to enter Luxembourg. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Botswana or Luxembourg?
The Luxembourg passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Botswana #119, Luxembourg #9.
Where can Botswana and Luxembourg citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 37 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Luxembourg?
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 Luxembourg?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Botswana passport ranking

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