Botswanan visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Botswana for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Botswana for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Botswana e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Botswana visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Botswana tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Botswana.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Botswana.
If you are looking for Botswana visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Botswana nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Consulate General of in Paris, ~ 1344.24 kilometers (835.27 mi) away from Lisbon, Portugal. (Working hours: Close now).
- London: The High Commission of in London, ~ 1484.96 kilometers (922.71 mi) away from Lisbon, Portugal. (Working hours: Close now).
Botswana visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Botswana diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Botswana from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13,236 | N/A |
| 2009 | 10,842 | -18.09% |
| 2010 | 12,430 | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 10,168 | -18.20% |
| 2013 | 9,727 | -4.34% |
| 2014 | 12,386 | 27.34% |
| 2015 | 9,626 | -22.28% |
| 2016 | 9,916 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 10,225 | 3.12% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Botswana & Portugal comparison
Botswana's area is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 6.19 times smaller than Botswana.
As of October 2025, Botswana's population is ~2.6 million people - 7,452,660 fewer people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Botswana & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Botswana | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,596,196 | 10,048,856 | 7.5 million fewer people live in Botswana than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 34 | 128 | Botswana has 94 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 141 | Botswana passport holders visit 88 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 31 | 150 | Botswanan hosts 119 fewer foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Botswana in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Botswana in 2017 was approximately 10,225.
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- Gaborone to Lisbon: 6995.29 km (4346.67 mi)
- Travel time: 14 hours 34 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025