e-Visa for Botswana: Everything You Need to Know

If you have decided to travel to Botswana, you will need a visa. Until recently, it was relatively difficult to obtain a visa for Botswana. However, the government has now launched an e-visa program, which significantly simplifies the entire process of obtaining a visa. In this blog post, you will learn everything you need to know about the e-visa for Botswana. We take care of the application process, the necessary documents, and the costs involved in obtaining an e-visa.

Which type of visa is right for me?

Each type of visa has a specific purpose of entry. The e-Visa types differ in terms of validity and length of stay.

Validity refers to the number of days the visa is valid once you enter Botswana. However, there is a maximum stay of 90 days per year.

Length of stay is the number of days you can stay in Botswana before you must leave the country. The length of stay starts ticking once you enter Botswana.

e-Visa Tourist

This visa is intended for tourists who want to visit Botswana. The visa is valid for 90 days.

e-Visa Business

This visa is issued for business travelers visiting Botswana for business purposes. The visa is valid for one year.

e-Visa Work

This visa is issued to allow foreign workers to enter Botswana for the duration of their employment.

e-Visa Visitor

This visa is issued for family members of citizens who wish to enter Botswana to visit relatives or friends. The visa is valid for up to 2 years.

e-Visa Student

This visa is issued for foreign students who wish to study at an educational institution in Botswana. The validity of the visa depends on the duration of the study.

e-Visa Transit

This visa is issued for travelers passing through Botswana to another country. The visa is valid for 72 hours.

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Visa-free to Botswana

The following nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for entry into Botswana:

Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic. 

Arrival with the e-Visa

When applying for an e-Visa for Botswana, you can enter at any of the following border crossings:

Airports
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
PG Matante International Airport
Maun International Airport
Kasane International Airport
Selebi Phikwe
Border
Ramotswa Border Post
Tlokweng Border Post
 
Mahalapye Border Post
Martinsdrift border post, Palapye

The Benefits of an e-Visa

When applying for a regular visa for Botswana, you need to fill out an application and send it in person or by mail. This can take some time.

With an e-Visa, the entire application process is done online. You just need to fill out an online application and submit the required documents.

The processing time for an e-Visa for Botswana depends on the respective embassy, but the average processing time is between 3 and 10 working days.

Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email with your visa. 

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