Botswana to Kenya visa requirements
Botswana passport holders must obtain Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel for tourism visits, unless exempt under Kenya’s published exemptions.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Botswana travellers need to know
If you hold a Botswana passport and plan to visit Kenya for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Botswana passport holders must obtain Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel for tourism visits, unless exempt under Kenya’s published exemptions.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Carry a passport that remains valid for your full stay in Kenya, with blank pages for stamps where required.
Always confirm current entry rules, permitted length of stay, and airline boarding requirements with official sources before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Botswana to Kenya.
Entry requirements
- Kenya operates an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system and publishes exemptions on official Kenya immigration channels.
- Maximum stay: 90 days. 90 days
Always confirm current entry rules, permitted length of stay, and airline boarding requirements with official sources before travel.
How to prepare (Botswana → Kenya)
- 1
Confirm Botswana passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Kenya.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Botswana passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Kenya
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Botswana travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Kenya. Botswana passport holders must obtain Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel for tourism visits, unless exempt under Kenya’s published exemptions.
How long can I stay in Kenya on a Botswana passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Kenya immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Botswana travellers carry to Kenya?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Kenya entry rules officially?
Start with: Kenya eTA (official); Kenya Department of Immigration — Who requires a visa to enter Kenya?. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.