Commonwealth Countries Tourist e-Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 7-14 working days
- Fee
- 300 BWP (approximately $23 USD)
- Validity
- Single entry visa valid for 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
E-visa system launched August 12, 2021. All countries requiring visas are now eligible for e-visa. Diplomatic/official passport holders from India exempt for up to 30 days.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Commonwealth countries requiring visas include Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
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Purpose of visit
Tourism or visiting friends/family. Cannot work or undertake formal studies.
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Financial
Bank statement must show at least 3,000 BWP per applicant
Minimum funds: 3000
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Criminal record
Police clearance required for any country where resided 12+ months after age 18
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 3; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colored passport-size photographs
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: 3000; Months required: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: E-visa application form; Form url: https://evisa.gov.bw/
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: VISA, MasterCard; Amount: 300 BWP
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from or transiting (>12 hours) through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Complete e-visa application form at evisa.gov.bw. Upload all required documents through online portal.
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Document gathering
Gather all required supporting documents: passport copy, photographs, cover letter, bank statement, police clearance, medical certificate, flight itinerary, accommodation proof.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee online using VISA or MasterCard.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Official Botswana guidance states 7 to 14 working days.
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Visa collection
Download and print approved e-visa. E-visa will be sent to email address. Download, print, and carry when traveling to Botswana.