US Citizens Visiting Botswana: Visa-Free for 90 Days

No visa required for U.S. passport holders visiting Botswana for tourism or business up to 90 days per entry.

Entry Requirements

• Passport: Valid ≥6 months beyond departure; ≥2 blank pages.
• Return/onward ticket: Must show confirmed exit.
• Sufficient funds: ~BWP 3,000 (~$225) per week or credit card.
• Yellow fever certificate: Only if arriving from endemic zone (not required from US direct).

Extensions & Long-Term

• Extension: Apply at Immigration Office (Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, Kasane) before 90 days expire — up to 90 more days.
• Work/Study/Residence: Separate permits required before entry.

Practical Tips

• Print accommodation confirmations; border agents may ask.
• Carry cash (pula) for remote parks — cards fail.
• Self-drive: International Driving Permit + home license.
• Malaria prophylaxis for Okavango/Chobe (Nov–Jun).

Botswana is one of Africa's easiest entries for Americans—no visa fee, no hassle, stunning wilderness.