Botswana visas

Who needs a visa to visit Botswana?

The general rule about Botswana visas is that travellers from Commonwealth countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Botswana. Botswana requires a visa from citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Botswana requires tourist visas from over 140 countries, including a large number of Central and South American, Asian, and African nations. Citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are required to have a visa, although the majority of Commonwealth nations are exempt.

Entry into Botswana

Current Entry Requirements for Botswana

If a person is fully immunised, a negative PCR test is not necessary. You will be regarded fully immunised if any of the following conditions are met:

a) Has received two doses of a two-dose primary immunisation series and is not yet due for a booster shot.

b) Received a single dose of a primary series vaccine and is not yet due for a booster.

c) Received two doses of a two-dose primary vaccine series plus a booster shot.

d) Received a single dose of a primary series vaccine and a booster injection.

If you have gotten only one dose of a two-dose primary series vaccine and are not yet due for the second dose, you must have a negative PCR test.

If you have had 1 dose of a 2-dose primary series vaccination and are scheduled for a second dose, a negative PCR test is necessary, and the second dose of the vaccine will be delivered at the port of entry if you are partially vaccinated.

If you are eligible for a booster dosage and are partially vaccinated after receiving a full primary series vaccine, a negative PCR test is necessary and a booster shot will be delivered at the port of entry.

5. If you are unvaccinated, a negative PCR test is necessary and you will be given one dose of a primary series of vaccinations at the port of entry.

At all admission points, vaccinations are administered to anyone who are not fully immunised.

Eligibility to apply for a Botswana visa

The criteria in place to apply for a Botswana visa is to ensure travellers have all the correct and relevant documents with them, and the journey goes without any problems. The criteria is listed down below:

• A valid passport with at least six months remaining after the date of return, along with photocopies of any previous visas, are required (if applicable).
• Recent passport photograph.
• A cover letter describing your reason for visiting the country.
• A journey itinerary.

Processing time for Botswana visas

The service is done between seven (7) and fourteen (14) days after the date of application, or in one (1) day if a visa is issued upon arrival.

Appointment waiting times

Appointment wait times for non-residents are likely to exceed several months. Appointments scheduled by non-residents on any day other than the second or fourth Thursday of each month will be automatically cancelled.

Who can visit Botswana without a visa?

The list of visa-exempt countries includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the majority of European nations. If you are still uncertain, you can visit the Botswana eVisa website to see if you require a visa. At the airport, you will receive a stamp allowing authority for stays of up to 90 days.