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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Samoa vs Botswana: passport comparison

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
35

countries both Samoa and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Samoa + Botswana: passport compatibility

62%

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

Where Samoa and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

35 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
38 both need a visa
74 access differs

Where Samoa 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 (35)

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
Bangladesh 90 days #192
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Dominica 180 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malawi 90 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 30 days #93
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tanzania 90 days #135
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Where else Samoa 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 Samoa citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Samoa can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Samoa citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Samoa passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Samoa or Botswana?
The Samoa passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Samoa #77, Botswana #119.
Where can Samoa and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 35 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 Samoa 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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