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title: Botswana visa for citizens of Canada
description: Citizens of Canada can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Botswana visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds or accommodation

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure Canadian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure from Botswana.
2. **Arrange onward travel and accommodation** — Book return/onward flight and have accommodation details ready for immigration.
3. **Travel to Botswana** — Present passport and supporting documents upon arrival to receive a visitor entry stamp for up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Canadian)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel required
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash to support stay

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approximately 200 USD per day
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit card

Recommended but not always enforced

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel
- **Lack of onward ticket or proof of funds** — Carry printed proof of return flight and sufficient funds
- **Previous overstay in Botswana or other countries** — Ensure compliance with all previous visa conditions

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of Canada can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free.

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Botswana?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Botswana?

Valid passport (Canadian); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Botswana?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Visa Application - Visitor's Visa | Government of Botswana](https://www.gov.bw/visa-applications/visa-application-visitors-visa)
- [Entry Formalities | Botswana Tourism Organisation](https://botswanatourism.co.bw/travel-info/entry-formalities)
- Canada to Botswana Visa Requirements 2025 | VisaRequirements.io (visarequirements.io, third-party site)

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