Botswana Visit Visa: Requirements and Application Guide

A Botswana Visit or Tourist Visa is an official travel document granted to foreign nationals planning to visit Botswana for leisure, tourism, or recreational activities. It permits temporary entry into the country to explore its attractions, wildlife, and cultural heritage.  

Africa: Asia: Europe: Oceania and Caribbean:

• Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Republic), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Togo

• Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

• Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine

• American Samoa, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Micronesia, Palau, Puerto Rico, Samoa, US Virgin Islands

Americas and Caribbean: Europe: Asia and Middle East: Africa: Oceania:

• Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Uruguay

• Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

• Bahrain, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

• Angola, Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

• Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

• Single Entry: 300 BWP
• Multiple Entry: 500 BWP For the most accurate fees, use the Click2Visas widget.

Processing Time: Botswana Tourist e-Visa processing generally takes 5 to 10 business days, though the timeline may vary based on the volume of applications and the accuracy of the submitted documents. Validity: The Botswana Tourist Visa is valid for 30 to 90 days, depending on the visa type. The validity is usually mentioned on the visa and allows entry for leisure within that period.  

With a Botswana Tourist Visa, travelers can stay for up to 90 days within a 12-month period. Specific durations, such as 30 or 60 days, may be assigned depending on the visa issued.  

• Validity: The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure date from Botswana.
• Blank Pages: The passport must contain at least four blank pages for visa stamps.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. Valid Passport:

1. • A passport valid for at least six months after the planned departure from Botswana.

2. Completed Visa Application Form:

1. • A filled and signed visa application form.

3. Passport-Sized Photos:

1. • Recent color photographs meeting standard requirements (white background, no shadows, etc.).

4. Proof of Accommodation:

1. • Hotel booking confirmations or an invitation letter from a host in Botswana.

5. Travel Itinerary:

1. • A detailed trip itinerary, including flight details and planned activities.

6. Return or Onward Ticket:

1. • Proof of a confirmed return flight or onward travel plans.

7. Proof of Financial Means:

1. • Bank statements or other financial documents indicating the ability to support the stay.

8. Visa Fee:

1. • Proof of payment for the applicable visa fee.

9. Vaccination Certificate (if applicable):

1. • Travelers from yellow fever-prone areas may need to provide a vaccination certificate.

1. Visit Click2Visas.com and select the Botswana Tourist e-Visa service.
2. Fill out the online application form, upload necessary documents, and make the payment.
3. Wait for visa approval, which will be sent to your registered email.

Prepare for a memorable adventure in Botswana by ensuring all requirements are in order!