Southern Africa · ES passport
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
No. Spanish citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
Maximum 90 days in any 12-month period.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No
- Type
- Visa-free
- Fee
- None
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- GBE · MUB · BBK
Entering Botswana without a visa
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
- Get your entry stamp at passport control (up to 90 days).
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Spain.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Spanish travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Botswana. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Botswana
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Setswana
- Plugs
- Type D, G, M
- Best time
- May to October
- Airports
- Gaborone (GBE), Maun (MUB), Kasane (BBK)
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No. Spanish citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in Botswana?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Botswana?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Botswana visa cost for Spanish passport holders?
There is no visa fee for tourist stays.
Which airports do flights to Botswana arrive at?
Most international flights land at Gaborone (GBE), Maun (MUB), Kasane (BBK).
Sources
- Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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