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title: Botswana visa for citizens of Uruguay
description: Citizens of Uruguay 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 Uruguay

Citizens of Uruguay 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 documents** — Ensure passport valid 6+ months and have return ticket, accommodation proof, and sufficient funds.
2. **Travel to Botswana** — No visa required – present passport and supporting documents at border upon arrival.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp passport – stay permitted up to 90 days within any year period.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond departure from Botswana
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel required
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): May be asked to show cash, bank statement, or credit card
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel): If staying with relatives, a letter of invitation may be accepted
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from or through an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay
- Bank statement
- Credit card
- Cash

No fixed amount specified; enough to cover accommodation and expenses

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is 90 days within any year period – overstaying may result in fines or deportation.
- Yellow fever vaccination required if coming from an endemic country.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure date.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for 6 months beyond departure** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Insufficient funds or no proof of onward travel** — Carry bank statement and return ticket.
- **Past overstay in Botswana or other countries** — Ensure prior compliance with immigration rules.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Botswana visa for every passport](/visa/botswana)
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