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

Citizens of Botswana can visit Tanzania 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 · Visa Free Entry (Up to 90 days per visit, 12 months per any 2-year period)
- **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:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g. cash, bank statement, credit card) may be requested on arrival.

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months and has blank pages, and have onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at port of entry (airport/land border)** — Present passport and any requested documents at immigration.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — No visa required; stay may be granted for up to 90 days per visit.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within the allowed stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting, optional): May be requested by immigration officer; e.g. bank statement or cash.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): If traveling from or through an endemic area.
- **Accommodation details (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm stay.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Immigration officer may ask for proof of sufficient funds for the stay.

## Good to know

- Maximum stay per visit: 90 days within a 365-day period (overall max 12 months per any 2-year period).
- Day count begins on the date of arrival.
- You must have a valid yellow fever vaccination if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a return or onward flight or land transport ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a bank statement showing adequate funds.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Botswana can visit Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa Free Entry (Up to 90 days per visit, 12 months per any 2-year period).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Return/onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation details (hotel booking or invitation letter).

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Tanzania visa for every passport](/visa/tanzania)
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