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title: Botswana visa for citizens of Cuba
description: Citizens of Cuba can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Botswana visa for citizens of Cuba

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. 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
- **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:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months and have onward ticket and funds proof
2. **Travel to Botswana** — Present passport and supporting documents at border entry
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer grants visa-free stay up to 90 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Botswana
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash sufficient for stay
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Cash

Sufficient funds for intended stay required

## Good to know

- Extensions possible if applied before current stay expires
- Stays over 90 days require prior application to Immigration and Passport Control Office in Gaborone

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds for the stay

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation proof.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Botswana visa for every passport](/visa/botswana)
- [Every destination for Cuba passport holders](/visa/passport/cuba)