Ghanaian visa for Botswanan citizens
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Botswanan citizens to enter Ghana for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 60 days | 
| Evisa | Ghana e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ghana visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
Ghana tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ghana.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ghana.
If you are looking for Ghana 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 Ghana nearest your place of residence.
- Gaborone: The Consulate General of Ghana in Gaborone, Botswana (Working hours: Close now)
                     Ghana visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ghana diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
                    
                    
                    Ghana visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ghana diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
                  
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Ghana from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) | 
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 628 | N/A | 
| 2009 | 723 | 15.13% | 
| 2010 | 838 | 15.91% | 
| 2011 | 739 | -11.81% | 
| 2012 | 813 | 10.01% | 
| 2013 | 895 | 10.09% | 
| 2014 | 743 | -16.98% | 
| 2015 | 807 | 8.61% | 
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ghana & Botswana comparison
Ghana's area is approximately 227,540 km2 (87,853 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 2.49 times bigger than Ghana.
As of October 2025, Ghana's population is ~34.4 million people - 31,817,085 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Ghana & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ghana | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 34,413,281 | 2,596,196 | 31.8 million more people live in Ghana than Botswana | 
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 34 | Ghana has 22 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. | 
| Travel freedom (2025) | 42 | 53 | Ghana passport holders visit 11 fewer countries and territories without a visa. | 
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 31 | Ghanaian hosts 22 more foreign missions than Botswana. | 
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Botswana travel to Ghana in one year?
The number of visitors from Botswana visiting Ghana in 2015 was approximately 807.
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| Humidity | 59% | |
| Wind | 4.12 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 10:30 AM | |
Useful Information
- Accra to Gaborone: 3971.75 km (2467.93 mi)
- Travel time: 8 hours 16 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025
