Cabo Verde passport → Botswana
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for Botswana, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Region
- Southern Africa
Botswana for other passports
- Cabo VerdeVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Africa for Cape Verdian passport holders
South AfricaVisa-free30 days
NamibiaVisa on arrival90 days
LesothoeVisa
EswatiniVisa required
Common questions
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for Botswana, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Cape Verdian citizens stay in Botswana?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Cape Verdian citizens get a visa on arrival in Botswana?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cape Verdian citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cabo Verde passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cape Verdean citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Botswana before you travel.