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title: Botswana visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea
description: Citizens of Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea

Citizens of Papua New Guinea 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
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for the intended stay period.
2. **Prepare travel documents** — Gather return/onward ticket and proof of funds.
3. **Arrive in Botswana** — Present passport and supporting documents at border control.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp passport with visa-free entry for up to 90 days per calendar year.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least the intended stay period.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel required.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Evidence of adequate funds for the stay.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for the intended stay.
- **Lack of return/onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds for the stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Papua New Guinea need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of Papua New Guinea can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of Papua New Guinea stay in Botswana?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Papua New Guinea need for Botswana?

Valid Passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds.

## More

- [Botswana visa for every passport](/visa/botswana)
- [Every destination for Papua New Guinea passport holders](/visa/passport/papua-new-guinea)