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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Kenya vs Botswana: passport comparison

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
34

countries both Kenya and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Kenya + Botswana: passport compatibility

86%

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

Where Kenya and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

34 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
85 both need a visa
28 access differs

Where Kenya 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 (34)

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 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Ghana 60 days #130
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malawi 90 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Namibia 90 days #123
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tanzania 90 days #135
Togo 30 days #155
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Uganda 90 days #140
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Only Kenya is visa-free (5)

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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 Kenya citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Kenya can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Kenya citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Kenya passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Kenya or Botswana?
The Botswana passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Kenya #133, Botswana #119.
Where can Kenya and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 34 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 Kenya 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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