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Botswana Visa Information

Tourist Entry & Visitor Visa Options for Traveling to Botswana

Botswana is a popular African destination known for its world-famous wildlife reserves, including the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. Many nationalities can enter Botswana visa-free for short tourism stays, making it easy for travelers to enjoy safaris and nature experiences with minimal paperwork.

For travelers who require authorization, Botswana offers a Tourist Visa that can be obtained through embassies, consulates, or online via the country’s e-visa platform. Applicants generally need a valid passport, accommodation details, financial proof, and a confirmed return or onward ticket when applying.

Visitors wishing to stay beyond the permitted period may apply for a visa extension through Botswana’s Department of Immigration. Additional residence permits are available for longer-term stays related to work, study, or family purposes.

It depends on your nationality — many travelers must obtain a visa before arriving. If your country is visa-exempt you can visit without a visa for up to 90 days

Yes — Botswana offers an e-Visa system for eligible nationalities. You apply online by submitting passport info, a recent photo, travel itinerary, return ticket, accommodation bookings, and pay the fee — then you receive visa approval electronically.

A standard tourist visa typically allows a stay of up to 30 days per visit, but extensions may be possible under certain circumstances. For visa-exempt travellers, stay is usually allowed for up to 90 days within a 365-day period