Visitor & short-stay visas
Botswanan Transit Visa
For travellers passing through Botswana who need to leave the airport while in transit.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Transit Visa fee is not published on the gov.bw page reviewed; confirm before quoting a figure.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Botswana government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Visa Application – Transit Visa
- Route type
- Transit visa
- Issuing authority
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship
- Maximum stay
- Up to 7 days in transit
- Onward travel must be confirmed within 3 days of arrival
- Extendable
- No
Who it is for
- Travellers passing through Botswana who need to leave the airport
- Not needed if you continue on the same aircraft from the same airport of arrival
Requirements
- Certified copy of passport pages 1-2, valid for at least 6 months
- Two recent colour passport photographs
- Flight itinerary and accommodation or residential address in Botswana
- Re-entry permit for your country of residence, if required
- Confirmed onward booking / proof of continued journey within 3 days of arrival
How to apply
- Apply online at evisa.gov.bw, or in person using Form 1 at an immigration office, embassy or consulate
- Submit the required documents with the application
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.