Nigeria passport → Botswana
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
eVisa (apply online)
Nigerian passport holders need an eVisa for Botswana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Region
- Southern Africa
Botswana for other passports
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa- NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Africa for Nigerian passport holders
NamibiaVisa on arrival
LesothoeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
EswatiniVisa required
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Nigerian passport holders need an eVisa for Botswana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Botswana?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Botswana?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.