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Botswana visa requirements for Sammarinese citizens

Sammarinese citizens do not need a visa for Botswana. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Passport

SMR

San Marino

Going to

BWA

Botswana

No visa needed

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days (3 months)
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Botswana.

Ways into Botswana

Some tourists need a visa. Check before you travel.

  • eVisaOnline visa portalThe government website lets people apply for their required visa online.
    Fee
    Fee depends on your visa

    How to apply

    1. Choose your visa on the official portal.
    2. Fill in the form and upload documents.
    3. Pay the fee that applies.
    4. Check the decision and carry your approval.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Documents for your visa type
    • 3 blank pages
    • The portal is an application tool, not a separate visa.
    Official page
  • eVisaTourist eVisaAn online visa for tourists who need a visa.
    Fee
    Fees differ; confirm before paying
    Processing
    7–14 days

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the online form.
    2. Upload your documents together as one PDF.
    3. Check the portal for approval.
    4. Carry the approval letter if your visa is not printed.

    Documents required

    • Certified passport pages 1 and 2
    • Passport valid 6 months
    • 2 recent colour passport photos
    • Letter explaining your trip
    • Flight and trip plans
    • Place to stay
    • Proof you plan to leave
    • Home-country re-entry permit, if needed
    • Return ticket
    • Hotel booking
    • Processing takes 7–14 working days.
    • Visa dates do not clearly show how long each visit can last.
    Official page
Sources (14)Last updated 11 November 2026

Coming from San Marino

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Planning your Botswana trip

  • Okavango DeltaThe world's largest inland delta attracts wildlife to its channels and wetlands in the Kalahari. Floods arrive in July and August.
  • Moremi Game ReserveThis reserve is one of Botswana's wildlife attractions in the Okavango Delta.
  • Chobe National ParkThe park has a large elephant population. Zebras and lions are also easy to spot.
  • Makgadikgadi Pans National ParkIts salt pans attract many kinds of birds throughout the year.
Read the full Botswana guide
Botswana

About Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked republic in Southern Africa, much of it in the Kalahari Desert basin.

Capital
Gaborone
Money
Botswana pula (P)
Languages
English, Tswana
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Cars drive on the
left side
Calling code
+267
Read the Botswana guide

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Questions

Do sammarinese citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Sammarinese citizens do not need a visa for Botswana. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

How long can sammarinese citizens stay in Botswana?

Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Do motswana citizens need a visa for San Marino?

Motswana citizens need a visa for San Marino, from its embassy or consulate.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Botswana?

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia Cyprus, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Botswana are easier for sammarinese citizens?

Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe Cape Verde, and 3 more let sammarinese citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Botswana?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in Botswana?

Botswana pula (P). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Botswana?

English and Tswana.

How strong is the San Marino passport?

It ranks #19 and reaches 140 destinations without applying ahead.

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