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title: Uganda visa for citizens of Botswana
description: Citizens of Botswana can visit Uganda 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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# Uganda visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana can visit Uganda 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 · Tourist (90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single 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:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested at border

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure your Botswana passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in Uganda.
2. **Travel to Uganda** — No visa application is needed; simply travel to Uganda with your passport.
3. **Arrive at immigration** — Present your passport at the Ugandan border or airport immigration counter.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — An immigration officer will stamp your passport authorizing a stay of up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry and have 2 blank pages.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Border officers may ask for proof of intended departure.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements, credit cards, or cash may be shown upon request.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Credit cards
- Cash

Sufficient funds may be requested at the border; no specific minimum stated.

## Good to know

- Terrorism is a threat in Uganda; exercise high caution and avoid large gatherings.
- Overstaying the 90-day visa-free period can result in fines or future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport invalid or insufficient validity** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and two blank pages.
- **Inability to demonstrate sufficient funds or onward travel** — Carry proof of funds and a return/onward ticket.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Botswana can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Tourist (90 days).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

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

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Uganda Visa for Batswana citizens 2026 - Visa List (visalist.io, third-party site)
- Uganda → Botswana: Visa-Free 90 Days (2026) | RoamHub (roamhub.io, third-party site)
- Uganda Visa Requirements for Botswana Citizens (visas.guide, third-party site)

## More

- [Uganda visa for every passport](/visa/uganda)
- [Every destination for Botswana passport holders](/visa/passport/botswana)