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Botswana Visa Information
Passports
Passports valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa);
(b) transit passengers provided continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission/embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
(a) 1. nationals of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa);
(b) transit passengers provided continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission/embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
The fee for Visa applications is £50.
Validity
Entry visas obtained at border posts are valid for a between 30 and 90 days. Extensions may be obtained from any immigration office in Botswana. No visitor is allowed more than a 90-day stay in every calendar year, unless permission has been granted in the form of a waiver pending the outcome of a residence permit application. If a person wishes to stay more than three months they must apply before entering Botswana to the Chief Immigration Officer.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.
Application Requirements
Two passport photos, letter of support from host and return visa or residence permit from his/her country of residence.
Working Days Required
5 to 14 days, dependent on nationality and type of visa applied for.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Botswana
United Kingdom ,South Africa ,United States ,Austria ,Canada ,France ,Germany ,Iceland ,Italy ,Mexico ,Norway ,Sweden ,Australia ,Kenya ,Namibia ,India ,Zambia ,Pakistan ,China ,Japan ,Switzerland ,Belgium ,Ethiopia ,Zimbabwe ,
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