🇧🇼 Botswana visa requirements for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian citizens need an e-visa for Botswana, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Nigeria passport holders
Before traveling to Botswana, Nigerian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Botswana government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Botswana immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Nigerian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (26 visa-free, 16 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Botswana is not among them — it is one of the 111 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Motswana citizens can enter Nigeria visa on arrival.
Southern Africa is closed to spontaneous travel for Nigerian passport holders: none of its 6 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Botswana
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- Botswana pula (P)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
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Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Nigerian citizens need an e-visa for Botswana, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Nigerian citizens apply online for entry to Botswana?
Yes. Botswana offers an online e-visa for Nigeria passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Botswana?
The currency in Botswana is the Botswana pula (P). The capital city is Gaborone.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Nigerian citizens traveling to Botswana. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Botswana embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.