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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Hong Kong vs Botswana: passport comparison

Hong Kong

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #46 · mobility 160

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
38

countries both Hong Kong and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Hong Kong + Botswana: passport compatibility

49%

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

Where Hong Kong and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

38 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
18 both need a visa
101 access differs

Where Hong Kong 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 (38)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 30 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 30 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Benin 14 days #146
Brazil 90 days #43
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Georgia 30 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Guyana 30 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 30 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Namibia 90 days #123
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 14 days #128
Russia 14 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
Tanzania 90 days #135
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Where else Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Hong Kong citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Hong Kong passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Hong Kong or Botswana?
The Hong Kong passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Hong Kong #46, Botswana #119.
Where can Hong Kong and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 38 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 Hong Kong 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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