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Botswana Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Kenyan citizens can enter Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business; a valid passport, return ticket and proof of funds are required at the border.

Guide last updated September 24, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, with at least 1 blank page
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation in Botswana
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting a yellow fever risk country (Kenya qualifies)
  • Completed arrival card issued at the port of entry

Visa types

  • No visa is required for Kenyan citizens for stays up to 90 days
  • This visa-free entry covers tourism, business meetings and family visits
  • Work, study or long-term residence require a separate permit applied for through Botswana's Department of Immigration before or after entry

Entry conditions

  • Kenyan passport holders may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days without a visa
  • No paid employment is permitted under visa-free entry
  • Immigration officers at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport or land borders may request proof of funds, accommodation and return travel
  • Extensions of stay can be requested from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in Gaborone before the 90 days expire

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee applies for Kenyan citizens entering visa-free
  • No embassy or VFS processing required for entry
  • Extension of stay fee (if requested): payable locally at the Department of Immigration, typically processed within a few days
  • No cost for entry beyond standard airport/border formalities

Tips for Kenya travelers

  • Carry your yellow fever certificate, as Botswana checks this for travelers from Kenya and other endemic countries
  • Keep proof of accommodation and return tickets on hand even though no visa is required, as border officers may ask for them
  • Register with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service if importing goods or vehicles for an extended stay
  • If you intend to work or study, arrange the appropriate permit before your 90-day visa-free period runs out

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.