Botswana Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Botswana, a passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Outgoing travel documents and sufficient funds are also required.
Visas
Visas are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Botswana of up to 90 days.
Visas are also not required by transit passengers, provided they are continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, and do not leave the airport.
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission/embassy to check visa requirements.
Visa Note
Those nationals who do require a visa for Botswana must include a copy of their travel itinerary with their application, along with a letter of support from their intended host and return visa or residence permit from his/her country of residence.
Travelling with minors: Those travelling with children under the age of 18 will need to supply an unabridged birth certificate showing the details of both parents. If the child is flying with one parent only, a parental consent affadavit signed by the absent parent will need to be produced. If the father is not named on the birth certificate, an affadavit will not need to be produced.
Types and Cost
Visitor visa: US$30.
Tourist visa: US$30.
Validity
Up to 90 days.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission). Visa can also be applied for online: https://evisa.gov.bw/#/.
Working days
Allow 21 working days for visa processing.
Extension of stay
If you wish to extend your stay beyond 90 days, you must contact the Department of Immigration to request an extension.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Botswana High Commission in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7647 1000
Website:
Address: , 6 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1AY,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 244 4990.
Website: http://www.botswanaembassy.org
Address: NW, 1531-33 New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, DC, 20036,
Opening times:
Mon, Wed and Fri 1000-1300 (enquiries); Mon-Thu 0900-1600 (visa drop off); Mon-Fri 1400-1600 (visa collection).
