Botswana
General visa requirements for travelling to Botswana. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic/Official Passport Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- No fee
- Validity
- 30 days for China (all three passport types) and India (diplomatic only)
- Entry
- Single entry
Diplomatic/service/official passport holders have visa fees waived. China (all three types) and India (diplomatic only) holders exempt for up to 30 days.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic, official, or service passport holders. Specific exemptions for China (all three types) and India (diplomatic only)
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Purpose of visit
For diplomatic or official government purposes
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; Validity months: 120
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic e-Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 7-14 working days
- Fee
- Free (visa fees waived)
- Validity
- Single entry for up to 90 days. Can be extended for additional 90 days with Ministry approval
- Entry
- Single entry
Diplomatic e-visa for single entry, 90 days stay. Can be extended for additional 90 days with approval from Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs. Visa fees waived.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic or official passport holders from countries requiring visas
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Purpose of visit
For diplomatic or official government purposes
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photograph
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant government department
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Diplomatic 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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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Submit diplomatic e-visa application. Apply through diplomatic channels or online portal.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Diplomatic visas processed faster than regular visas.
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Visa collection
Download and print diplomatic e-visa. E-visa sent to email. Present at port of entry.