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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Medical visa (Medical Treatment Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 180 days
• Processing time: 21 working days
• Fee: Varies
• Validity: Medical treatment visa may be issued for maximum period of six months at a time
• Entry: Single entry

Medical treatment visa valid for maximum 6 months. Must have medical referral and confirmation from Botswana medical institution. Ability to pay for care must be established.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Countries requiring visas for medical treatment purposes: Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, China, Ghana, and Sri Lanka

• Purpose of visit

  For receiving medical treatment at Botswana medical facilities

  Includes

  • Medical treatment
• Financial

  Must demonstrate ability to pay for medical care or have confirmation of financial responsibility from medical scheme/employer

  Minimum funds: 0

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 3; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colored passport-size photographs

• Bank statement

  Minimum balance: 0; Months required: 3

• Accommodation proof

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

  Must cover full stay: Yes

• Flight reservation

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

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Letter from registered medical practitioner or medical institution in Botswana confirming space availability and treatment period

• Medical certificate

  Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

• Application form

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

  Form name: Visa application form for medical treatment

• 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

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain medical referral and confirmation. Contact Botswana medical institution first to arrange treatment.

2. Online application

   Submit medical visa application. Apply at Botswana embassy/consulate.

3. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee. Pay applicable medical visa fee.

4. Processing wait

   Wait for visa processing. Processing time typically 21 working days.

5. Visa collection

   Collect medical visa. Collect approved visa and travel to Botswana for treatment.

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.