Namibian visa for Botswanan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Botswanan passport holders visiting Namibia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Botswanan citizens to enter Namibia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Namibia e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Namibia visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
Namibia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Namibia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Namibia.
If you are looking for Namibia 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 Namibia nearest your place of residence.
- Gaborone: The Embassy of Namibia in Gaborone, Botswana (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 26 minutes)
Namibia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Namibia diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Namibia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 38,383 | N/A |
| 2009 | 36,190 | -5.71% |
| 2010 | 35,824 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 35,459 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 35,093 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 36,556 | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 40,311 | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 50,908 | 26.29% |
| 2016 | 54,960 | 7.96% |
| 2017 | 53,311 | -3.00% |
| 2018 | 54,410 | 2.06% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Namibia & Botswana comparison
Namibia's area is approximately 823,290 km2 (317,873 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 45.27% smaller than Namibia.
As of May 2024, Namibia's population is ~2.7 million people - 182,666 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Namibia & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Namibia | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 2,729,948 | 2,547,282 | 182666 more people live in Namibia than Botswana |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 24 | 34 | Namibia has 10 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 46 | 53 | Namibia passport holders visit 7 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 41 | 31 | Namibian hosts 10 more foreign missions than Botswana. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Botswana travel to Namibia in one year?
The number of visitors from Botswana visiting Namibia in 2018 was approximately 54,410.
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