Botswana passport → Italy
Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Italy?
Motswana passport holders need a visa for Italy, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Italy at a glance
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Region
- Southern Europe
IT42.8°N · 12.8°EPhoto: FeaturedPics · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsItaly for other passports
- BotswanaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Motswana passport holders
KosovoVisa-free90 days
North MacedoniaVisa-free90 days
AlbaniaeVisa
AndorraVisa required
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa required
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
MaltaVisa required
Common questions
Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Italy?
Motswana passport holders need a visa for Italy, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Motswana citizens stay in Italy?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Motswana citizens get a visa on arrival in Italy?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Motswana citizens visit without a visa?
73 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Botswana passport ranks #58 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Botswana citizens (edited 21 Aug 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Italy before you travel.