Botswana is a beautiful country in southern Africa, known for its rich culture, incredible wildlife, and stunning landscapes. However, to visit the country, you need approval in the form of an eVisa or a regular/sticker visa, or you may be exempt from visa requirements.
Please review the lists below to determine your eligibility.
Countries Eligible for the Botswana eVisa
According to the Botswana visa policy, certain countries are eligible for an eVisa. Eligible applicants can complete their Botswana eVisa application online and receive the approved visa via email before travel.
The Botswana eVisa types include single-entry and multiple-entry visas, depending on the approval granted by immigration authorities.
- Afghanistan
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Anguilla
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bouvet Island
- British Virgin Islands
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chad
- China
- Christmas Island
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Cook Islands
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Curacao
- Djibouti
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macau
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Madagascar
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mayotte
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Samoa
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sint Maarten
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- US Virgin Islands
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
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Passport Requirement for Botswana eVisa
When applying for a Botswana eVisa, the passport used for the application should be valid for 6 months from the date you enter Botswana and must have 2 blank pages for immigration stamps.
To learn more about the full list of required documents, refer to the Botswana Visa Requirements page.
Countries Eligible for Sticker/Regular Visa for Botswana
Certain countries are eligible for a Botswana regular/sticker visa. Applicants from these countries must visit the Botswana embassy in person, complete the required process, and obtain their sticker visa.
- Abkhazia
- Antarctica
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Guernsey
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Kosovo
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- Northern Cyprus
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Slovenia
- South Ossetia
- Transnistria
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
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Countries that Do Not Require a Visa for Entry into Botswana
Citizens of specific countries are exempt from visa requirements for short-term stays in Botswana, typically for up to 90 days.
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Germany
- Greece
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Spain
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City (Holy See)
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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Botswana Sticker Visa vs eVisa: What’s the Difference?
The Botswana eVisa and sticker visa differ in several ways, with the eVisa being easier to obtain. The table below outlines the differences between an eVisa and a sticker visa.
|
Objective |
e-Visa |
Sticker Visa |
|
Cost |
The Botswana eVisa fees are usually lower than those for sticker visas, and there is no embassy travel involved. |
May include higher fees and embassy visit costs |
|
Processing Time |
Generally faster online processing |
Often slower due to long embassy procedures |
|
How to Apply |
Apply online from any device |
Apply in person at an embassy or consulate |
|
Support |
Guidance available during the application |
Limited assistance during the process |
FAQs
Carry your passport, the approved e-Visa, and accommodation details, as they may be requested on arrival.
You can pay the Botswana eVisa fee online using debit or credit cards, and additional payment methods may also be available.
If your child’s passport details have changed after the eVisa was issued, a new visa application is required; please contact the eVisa customer support for guidance.
If your travel date falls within the validity period of the eVisa, you can travel without any worry. However, if your eVisa gets approved and your travel date is outside the validity period, you need to reapply.
Content Disclaimer: This information is current as of March 2026. Please verify all travel details with official sources.
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