Botswana Visa for Suriname Citizens 2026 — e-Visa / ETA

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Suriname vs Botswana: passport comparison

Suriname

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #118 · mobility 94.1

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

28

countries both Suriname and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Suriname + Botswana: passport compatibility

78%

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

Where Suriname and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

28 both visa-free

20 both visa on arrival

30 both e-visa / eTA

76 both need a visa

43 access differs

Where Suriname 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 (28)

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Country Max stay Passport rank

Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Belize90 days#99 Brazil90 days#43 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Guyana90 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Hong Kong14 days#46 Israel90 days#51 Jamaica90 days#100 Kiribati90 days#84 Malaysia30 days#41 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Philippines30 days#128 Russia30 days#93 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63

Only Suriname is visa-free (9)

Argentina China Colombia Costa Rica Indonesia Japan Palestine Peru Serbia

Only Botswana is visa-free (20)

Bangladesh Benin Fiji Georgia Ghana Kosovo Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Namibia Panama Rwanda South Africa Swaziland Tanzania Togo Uganda Vanuatu Zambia Zimbabwe

Where else Suriname goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → ArgentinaVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BrazilVisa-free · 90 days → → ChinaVisa-free · 30 days → → ColombiaVisa-free · 90 days →

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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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Suriname citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Botswana — applied for online before departure.

Which passport is stronger — Suriname or Botswana?

The Botswana passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Suriname #118, Botswana #119.

Where can Suriname and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?

Both passports get visa-free access to 28 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.

Can visa requirements change between Suriname and Botswana?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Oct 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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