Journalist Visa (Media Accreditation)
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
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Nationality
International journalists requiring accreditation and visa
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Purpose of visit
For journalistic and media coverage purposes
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Employment
Must be employed by recognized media organization
Required status: Employed by recognized media organization
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 3; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-sized photographs
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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
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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: No; 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: Journalist visa application form; Form url: https://www.gov.bw/diplomacy/accreditation-international-journalists
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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
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather journalist accreditation documents: press card, letter from media organization, passport copy, photographs. Prepare all media credentials and assignment details.
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Online application
Submit journalist accreditation application. Contact Office of the President for accreditation (+267) 369 8516.
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Processing wait
Wait for accreditation and visa processing. Accreditation typically takes 3 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect journalist visa and accreditation. Collect approved visa and accreditation documents.