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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Vanuatu vs Botswana: passport comparison

Vanuatu

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #105 · mobility 103.1

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
36

countries both Vanuatu and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Vanuatu + Botswana: passport compatibility

82%

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

Where Vanuatu and Botswana travel together — by entry type:

36 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
72 both need a visa
35 access differs

Where Vanuatu 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 (36)

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
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Lesotho 90 days #122
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 Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
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
Uganda 90 days #140
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Where else Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Vanuatu can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Vanuatu citizens stay in Botswana without a visa?
Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Vanuatu or Botswana?
The Vanuatu passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Vanuatu #105, Botswana #119.
Where can Vanuatu and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 36 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 Vanuatu 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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