Laos passport → Botswana
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
eVisa (apply online)
Laotian passport holders need an eVisa for Botswana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Region
- Southern Africa
Botswana for other passports
- LaoseVisa
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 Laotian passport holders
LesothoeVisa
EswatiniVisa required
NamibiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
Common questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Laotian passport holders need an eVisa for Botswana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Botswana?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Laotian citizens get a visa on arrival in Botswana?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Laotian citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Laos passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Laotian citizens (edited 29 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.