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Botswana visas

Whether you need a visa for Botswana depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: nationals of many countries may enter visa-free for short tourist or business visits, while others must obtain a visa before arrival, and longer stays for work, study, family or settlement require the appropriate permit. Immigration is administered by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, which also operates the national electronic visa portal at evisa.gov.bw. This hub summarises the main routes and links to official government pages; always confirm current rules, fees and eligibility with the Department before you travel.

Botswanan visa application at a glance

From start to finish in five simple steps.

  1. 01Choose the right visa
  2. 02Check eligibility & documents
  3. 03Apply online
  4. 04Provide biometrics
  5. 05Wait for a decision
See the full application process

Botswana โ€” key facts

Visa authority
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Application
Online (in most cases)
Biometrics
Usually required
Currency
Botswana Pula (BWP)
Time zone
Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2)

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ€” not legal advice.