South Sudan passport → Botswana
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Visa-free entry90 days
South Sudanese passport holders can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Region
- Southern Africa
Botswana for other passports
- South SudanVisa-free90 days
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 South Sudanese passport holders
LesothoeVisa
EswatiniVisa required
NamibiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
Common questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
South Sudanese passport holders can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Botswana?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South Sudanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Botswana?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Sudan passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens (edited 29 May 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.