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Entry rules · Iceland → Botswana

Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa-free · 90 days

No. Icelandic citizens can enter Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

Entry rule
Visa-free
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Icelandic passport
32nd of 197 · 115 visa-free

Before you go

See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.

Botswana at a glance

Capital
Gaborone
Currency
Botswana pula (P, BWP)
Languages
English, Tswana
Calling code
+267
Drives on the
left
Power plugs
Type D, G, M · 230 V · 50 Hz

More: Botswana travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?

Best time to visit Botswana

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May–Oct. Dry-season safaris in the Okavango.

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Questions

Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Botswana?

No. Icelandic citizens can enter Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Icelandic citizens stay in Botswana?

Up to 90 days per visit, according to the data we use. The exact limit can depend on the reason for travel and on how many days you have already spent there.

Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to Botswana?

No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.

How long must my passport be valid for Botswana?

Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.

How up to date is this information?

Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.

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Source: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.