Do Botswana passport holders need a visa for South Africa?
No. Botswana passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Last updated 8 November 2026
Entry status
Visa-free 90 days(opens in a new tab)Before you go:
- Visitors need a return or onward ticket.
- Visitors need sufficient funds for day-to-day expenses during their stay.
- A yellow-fever certificate is required when the journey starts in or passes through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
- Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry.