How long can citizens of Australia stay in Botswana?

Up to 90 days per visit under the visa-free arrangement, as of our last verification. Longer stays or other purposes use a dedicated visa route.

Can citizens of Australia work or study in Botswana?

Botswana has 11 verified routes across work, study, residence and other purposes. Eligibility varies by route and nationality — see the full Botswana visa guide for details.

Travel corridor

Botswana visa requirements for citizens of Australia.

Visa-freeStays of up to 90 days per visit.

No — citizens of Australia can typically visit Botswana visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.

90 days within 1 year

Routes for Botswana last verified 14 Jun 2026 against official sources.

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Beyond short stays

Other ways into Botswana for citizens of Australia.

Study & Training

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Botswana Study Residence Permit~30 days processing

Work & Self-Employment

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Botswana Self-Employment / Investor Work Permit~14 days processing

Botswana Work Permit~14 days processing

Invest & Capital

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Botswana Investment Visa~14 days processing

Family & Origin

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Botswana Visitor's Visa (Visiting Family or Friends)~14 days processing

Botswana Residence Permit - Spouse of a Citizen~30 days processing

Botswana Dependant Residence PermitGov fee BWP 1,500 · ~30 days processing

Special Categories

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Botswana Exemption Certificate (in lieu of Permits)

Botswana Missionary / Religious Worker Residence Permit~30 days processing

Botswana Residence Permit (Temporary)~30 days processing

Botswana Permanent ResidenceGov fee BWP 3,000 · ~180 days processing

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