Visa Application – Study Visa | Government of Botswana

Overview

A study visa is issued to students who have been accepted by educational institutions in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

All non-citizens from countries that require visas to enter Botswana to study are eligible for this service.

NB: The applicant must have a valid study/research permit

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/

Applying at the Office

Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.
Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.
For online Visa approval/rejection letter are accessed in the evisa portal
If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:

Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period of not less than six months.
Two recent coloured passport size photos.
Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
Letter of acceptance by the educational institution.
Study/Research permit.
Proof of sponsorship.
For online visa application documents must be saved as one (1) PDF document

How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions abroad .

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.