You need a visa for Botswana if you have a Sahrawi passport

These visas exist for Botswana, but they cannot be applied for online with Sahrawi nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sahrawi citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Yes. Sahrawi citizens need a visa for Botswana. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Botswana may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel or safari lodge booking confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

A look at Botswana

Okavango Delta — The world's largest inland delta and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chobe National Park — Home to Africa's largest elephant population
Kalahari Desert — Ancient landscapes and unique desert-adapted wildlife
Gaborone — Botswana's capital city and gateway to southern safari circuits

You need a visa for Botswana if you have a Sahrawi passport

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What Botswana may ask for

A look at Botswana

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