Botswana eVisa Validity and Stay Duration

Travellers from Botswana eVisa-eligible countries may apply online through the eVisa portal under the visa type that matches their travel purpose.
Applicants should review the Botswana eVisa validity and permitted stay duration for the selected visa category before submission.

Validity and Stay Duration by Visa Type

Below is a breakdown of the entry type, visa validity, and maximum stay for each Botswana eVisa category:

How eVisa Validity and Stay Duration Work

The visa validity period determines the timeframe for entry into Botswana. The stay duration determines how long the traveller may remain in the country after arrival.

Example of how Validity and Stay Duration Work

For a Tourist eVisa (Multiple Entry):

• A multiple-entry Tourist eVisa issued on 1 June with 90-day validity remains valid until 29 August.
• You must enter Botswana before the validity period ends.
• The visa permits a total stay of up to 90 days.
• The stay duration begins from the first arrival in Botswana and continues to run from that date, including in cases where the visa permits multiple entries.

Extending Your Stay in Botswana

Travellers requiring additional stay time may request a Botswana visa extension from the immigration authorities before the authorised stay period expires.

Applicants must submit a valid reason and the required supporting documents with the extension request.

Overstay Rules and Penalties

Travellers must leave Botswana before the authorised stay expires. Presence beyond this period without an approved extension constitutes overstay.

• Overstaying may result in fines or administrative penalties.
• Overstaying may also result in future visa restrictions or entry refusals.

How to Apply for a Botswana eVisa

Applicants begin the process through the Botswana eVisa application form and then complete the following steps:

Important Rules for Botswana eVisa Holders

1. Carry a copy of the approved eVisa, either printed or stored on a mobile device, for presentation upon arrival.
2. The passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Botswana.
3. Travellers should keep supporting travel documents available, including return tickets or accommodation details, for presentation upon request.
4. The visa must be used only for the purpose for which it was issued, including tourism, study, business, or transit.
5. Travellers must comply with Botswana’s immigration rules throughout their stay.