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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Saudi Arabia → Botswana
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Saudi Arabia vs Botswana: passport comparison

Saudi Arabia

55

visa-free countries

Global rank: #102 · mobility 104.6

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
24

countries both Saudi Arabia and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Saudi Arabia + Botswana: passport compatibility

66%

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

Where Saudi Arabia and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
65 both need a visa
66 access differs

Where Saudi Arabia 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 (24)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Mozambique 30 days #162
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 30 days #93
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
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

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

4rule changes for the Saudi Arabia passport, 4 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Saudi Arabia can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Saudi Arabia citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Saudi Arabia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Saudi Arabia or Botswana?
The Saudi Arabia passport is stronger: 55 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Saudi Arabia #102, Botswana #119.
Where can Saudi Arabia and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 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 Saudi Arabia and Botswana?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Saudi Arabia passport ranking

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

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