Transit e-Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Processing time
- 7 working days
- Fee
- 300 BWP (approximately $23 USD)
- Validity
- Maximum 7 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa NOT required if continuing by same/first connecting aircraft without leaving airport. Required if leaving airport for maximum 7 days. Cannot be extended.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Countries requiring visas. Transit visa only needed if leaving airport or layover exceeds 7 days.
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Purpose of visit
Transit to onward destination. Cannot work or undertake formal studies or training. Cannot be extended.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colored passport-size photographs
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Form 1 (Application for Visa) or online e-visa application; 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
How to apply
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Online application
Apply for transit visa online or at immigration office. Application can be made online via evisa.gov.bw or at Botswana embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee. Fee payment if leaving airport during transit.
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Processing wait
Wait for approval. Check outcome after 7 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect approval letter or visa. If approved, visa printed at application office or at airport/immigration port of entry with approval letter.