Visa requirements

Botswana

General visa requirements for travelling to Botswana. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

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Journalist visa (Journalist Visa (Media Accreditation))

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

Maximum stay
30 days
Processing time
3 working days (accreditation)
Fee
Varies
Validity
Varies based on assignment duration
Entry
Single entry

Journalists must be accredited by Office of the President. Accreditation takes 3 working days. Must provide press card, passport copy, photographs, and letter from media organization. Contact: (+267) 369 8516.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    International journalists requiring accreditation and visa

  • Purpose of visit

    For journalistic and media coverage purposes

    Includes
    • Journalism
    • media coverage
  • Employment

    Must be employed by recognized media organization

    Required status: Employed by recognized media organization

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 3; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-sized photographs

  • Employment letter

    Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

    Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: No; Must include salary: No

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Must cover full stay: No

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Journalist visa application form; Form url: https://www.gov.bw/diplomacy/accreditation-international-journalists

  • Cover letter

    Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.

  • International vaccination card

    Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; Validity months: 120

  • Press credentials

    Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Gather journalist accreditation documents: press card, letter from media organization, passport copy, photographs. Prepare all media credentials and assignment details.

  2. Online application

    Submit journalist accreditation application. Contact Office of the President for accreditation (+267) 369 8516.

  3. Processing wait

    Wait for accreditation and visa processing. Accreditation typically takes 3 working days.

  4. Visa collection

    Collect journalist visa and accreditation. Collect approved visa and accreditation documents.

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This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.