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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Costa Rica vs Botswana: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
28

countries both Costa Rica and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Costa Rica + Botswana: passport compatibility

52%

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

Where Costa Rica and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

28 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
30 both e-visa / eTA
26 both need a visa
94 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Botswana 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 (28)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 30 days #48
Belize 30 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 30 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 30 days #93
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 30 days #97
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63

Where else Costa Rica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Botswana

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 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Costa Rica passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Botswana?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Botswana #119.
Where can Costa Rica and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 28 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Botswana?
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 Costa Rica and Botswana?
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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