Muscat – Omani passport holders can now travel to Botswana without a visa for stays of up to 90 days, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.

The ministry said Botswana had informed Oman that the sultanate is not among countries whose nationals require an entry visa, with the exemption applying to holders of all types of Omani passports.

Under the new arrangement, Omanis may enter Botswana visa-free for stays not exceeding 90 days.

Travellers must hold a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry and containing a minimum of three blank pages.

The Foreign Ministry also advised citizens planning to visit the southern African country to obtain health insurance covering the entire period of their stay.

The visa exemption is expected to make travel easier for Omanis visiting Botswana for tourism, business and other short-term purposes.