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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Uganda citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Uganda vs Botswana: passport comparison

Uganda

36

visa-free countries

Global rank: #140 · mobility 83.3

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
31

countries both Uganda and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Uganda + Botswana: passport compatibility

87%

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

Where Uganda and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
87 both need a visa
26 access differs

Where Uganda 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 (31)

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
Belize 90 days #99
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 180 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Ghana 60 days #130
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malawi 90 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
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
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tanzania 90 days #135
Togo 30 days #155
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Only Uganda is visa-free (4)

Where else Uganda 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 Uganda citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Uganda can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Uganda citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Uganda passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Uganda or Botswana?
The Botswana passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 36. Global rank: Uganda #140, Botswana #119.
Where can Uganda and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 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 Uganda 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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