Visa Application – Tourism Visa | Government of Botswana

Overview

This is issued to people who intend to visit Botswana for recreational purposes.

Who is eligible?

All non-citizens from countries that require visa to enter Botswana as tourists are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

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 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.
For online applications the approval or rejection letter is accessed in the evisa portal
If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed at that office where the application was made or if not printed the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a Visa to Botswana and the Visa will be printed at the Airport/Immigration Ports 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 not less than six (6) months.
Two recent coloured passport size photos.
Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
Flight itinerary, and accommodation bookings
A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
Trip itinerary.
Intent to depart Botswana after your trip.
For online Visa required 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?

Online, 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.