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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Botswana?

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

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Guinea-Bissau vs Botswana: passport comparison

Guinea-Bissau

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #169 · mobility 75.6

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
14

countries both Guinea-Bissau and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Guinea-Bissau + Botswana: passport compatibility

74%

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

Where Guinea-Bissau and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
30 both e-visa / eTA
85 both need a visa
51 access differs

Where Guinea-Bissau 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 (14)

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How the entry rule changed: Guinea-Bissau → Botswana

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

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

1rule changes for the Guinea-Bissau passport, 1 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 Guinea-Bissau 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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Guinea-Bissau citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Botswana — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Guinea-Bissau or Botswana?
The Botswana passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Guinea-Bissau #169, Botswana #119.
Where can Guinea-Bissau and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Guinea-Bissau and Botswana?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Guinea-Bissau passport ranking

Where else the Guinea-Bissau passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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