Beninese visa for Botswanan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Botswanan passport holders visiting Benin for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Botswanan citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Benin.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Benin.
If you are looking for Benin visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Botswana, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 523.32 kilometers (325.17 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 45 minutes).
- Kinshasa: The Embassy of in Kinshasa, ~ 2244.70 kilometers (1394.79 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 15 minutes).
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 169 | N/A |
| 2009 | 171 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 179 | 4.68% |
| 2011 | 188 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 198 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 208 | 5.05% |
| 2014 | 218 | 4.81% |
| 2015 | 230 | 5.50% |
| 2016 | 240 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 253 | 5.42% |
| 2018 | 266 | 5.14% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & Botswana comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 5.03 times bigger than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 11,181,820 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Benin & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 2,596,196 | 11.2 million more people live in Benin than Botswana |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 34 | Benin has 24 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 53 | Benin passport holders visit 22 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 31 | Beninese hosts 6 fewer foreign missions than Botswana. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Botswana travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from Botswana visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 266.
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- Travel time: 8 hours 4 minutes
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