Singaporean visa for Botswanan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Botswanan passport holders visiting Singapore for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Botswanan citizens to enter Singapore for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Singapore e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Singapore visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
Singapore tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Singapore.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Singapore.
If you are looking for Singapore 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 Singapore nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 523.36 kilometers (325.20 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 21 minutes).
- Pretoria: The High Commission of in Pretoria, ~ 523.37 kilometers (325.21 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 21 minutes).
Singapore visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Singapore diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Singapore from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,000 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,739 | -3.73% |
| 2010 | 8,245 | 22.35% |
| 2011 | 9,351 | 13.41% |
| 2012 | 9,988 | 6.81% |
| 2013 | 10,709 | 7.22% |
| 2014 | 10,678 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 10,846 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 11,622 | 7.15% |
| 2017 | 12,513 | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 13,206 | 5.54% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Singapore & Botswana comparison
Singapore's area is approximately 700 km2 (270 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 809.61 times bigger than Singapore.
As of October 2025, Singapore's population is ~6.1 million people - 3,485,234 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Singapore & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Singapore | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,081,430 | 2,596,196 | 3.5 million more people live in Singapore than Botswana |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 50 | 34 | Singapore has 16 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 148 | 53 | Singapore passport holders can visit 95 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 87 | 31 | Singaporean hosts 56 more foreign missions than Botswana. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Botswana travel to Singapore in one year?
The number of visitors from Botswana visiting Singapore in 2018 was approximately 13,206.
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| Sunrise | 10:30 AM | |
Useful Information
- Singapore to Gaborone: 8260.21 km (5132.66 mi)
- Travel time: 17 hours 12 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025