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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Japan citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Visa-free
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Japan vs Botswana: passport comparison

Japan

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #24 · mobility 168.8

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
36

countries both Japan and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Japan + Botswana: passport compatibility

44%

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

Where Japan and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

36 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
110 access differs

Where Japan 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.

How the entry rule changed: Japan → 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 Japan → Botswana rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Japan can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Japan citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Japan passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Japan or Botswana?
The Japan passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Japan #24, Botswana #119.
Where can Japan and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 36 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 Japan and Botswana?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Japan passport ranking

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

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