Botswana

Botswana Passport

Right now, the Guide Passport Index has the Botswanan passport ranked 58th. 87 nations are accessible without a visa thanks to it. Holders of a Botswana passport can enter these nations, as well as Israel, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom, without a visa upon arrival. Nonetheless, 142 countries worldwide, including Thailand, Canada, Mexico, the United States, and the European Union, require a visa for inhabitants of Botswana. The medium mobility score is a result of this high visa requirement.

Passport rank

58

Visa-free travel to

87 Destinations
Botswana Passport

When comparing the value of a Botswana passport to other international passports, the number of nations that grant entry without requiring a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that require a visa upon arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added up. There are now 23 countries where a Botswana passport is required upon arrival, 3 eTA destinations, and 61 countries where a Botswana passport is not required. Holders of a Botswana passport are able to enter 87 different countries in total, either through an electronic travel agreement (eTA), a visa on arrival, or no visa at all. The Botswana passport is therefore ranked 58th in the world.In addition to these visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries for holders of Botswana passports, there are 142 more places where holders of Botswana passports must obtain an eVisa or a physical visa in order to enter (i.e. visa required countries)..
Separate from these Botswana visa-free countries and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 142 additional destinations in which Botswana passport holders either need a physical visa to enter or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).

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World Tour

Formerly a British colony, the Republic of Botswana is landlocked. It has 17 districts and is situated in Southern Africa. It shares borders with South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Gaborone, Kweneng, and Central are the three most significant districts. Botswana, with a land size of 581,730 square kilometers, is the 23rd largest country in Africa. Consequently, it is one of Africa's medium-sized nations. Its climate is semiarid and its topography is primarily flat. There are 2.2 million people living there overall. With over 231,000 residents, Gaborone is both the most populous city and the capital of the nation..The cities of Francistown, Molepolole, and Serowe are also significant in the nation. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is the biggest airport. There are over 720,000 passengers who use it annually. It links the nation to locations in the Middle East and Africa. It bears Sir Seretse Khama's name, who was the first president of Botswana. In 1966, Botswana separated from the United Kingdom. A blend of colonial history and tribal customs influence its culture. Seventy-nine percent of people identify as Christians. English is the official language of the country. There are still many different tribal languages and dialects.. The legal system combines common, customary, and civil law. As the elected head of state and administration, President Mokgweetse Eric Masisi leads a parliamentary republic. There are elections every five years. The Botswana Pula (BWP), which is the national currency of the nation, is currently worth 13.45 USD. With an open economy, Botswana produces a GDP of about $18 billion. It now ranks as Africa's 24th-largest economy. The per capita income of the area is $7,348. Services and agriculture are the two main sectors that contribute to GDP. An important sector of Botswana's economy is mining... Botswana is home to Orapa, the world's largest diamond mine by output. The Republic of Botswana is a fascinating place with lots to see. It is renowned for both safari vacations in many national parks and its abundant wildlife. The renowned Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve, Kasane, and Francistown are a few of the main locations. Most of the 270,000 tourists that come here each year come from Europe, the US, and nearby African nations. According to the World Economic Forum, Botswana's competitiveness in travel and tourism ranks 88 out of 144.

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