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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Moldova?

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Botswana citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Moldova — applied for online before departure.

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Botswana vs Moldova: passport comparison

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

Moldova

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #92 · mobility 127.7
20

countries both Botswana and Moldova can enter visa-free together

Botswana + Moldova: passport compatibility

54%

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

Where Botswana and Moldova travel together — by entry type:

20 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
27 both e-visa / eTA
39 both need a visa
91 access differs

Where Botswana and Moldova 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.

How the entry rule changed: Botswana → Moldova

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 → Moldova 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 Moldova

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Botswana citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Moldova — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Botswana or Moldova?
The Moldova passport is stronger: 74 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Botswana #119, Moldova #92.
Where can Botswana and Moldova citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 20 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Moldova?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Botswana and Moldova?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Botswana passport ranking

Where else the Botswana passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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