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Botswana Study Visa

14 facts quoted from the official source

Entry visa for visa-required students who already hold a valid Botswana study or research permit.

Route type
Study
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionA letter of acceptance from the educational institution is required.
  • Parental authorisation or guardianProof of sponsorship is required.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe passport must show at least six months' validity.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA certified passport copy is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official page states that the applicant must have a valid study or research permit.
  • How and where to applyThe visa applies to non-citizens from countries requiring a visa.
  • Official source basisThe official page states that the applicant must have a valid study or research permit.
  • Report summaryThe official page states that the applicant must have a valid study or research permit.
  • Residence Right CreatedThe visa depends on the underlying permit and does not replace it.
  • Underlying Study Or Research Permit RequiredA valid study or research permit is required.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe current consular schedule states the fee in Botswana pula.via mir.gov.bw · checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe current consular schedule publishes BWP 500 for the Study Visa.via mir.gov.bw · checked 2026-07-26
Processing time
2 proven from the official source.
  • Processing Time Working Days MaxThe published processing range ends at fourteen working days.
  • Processing Time Working Days MinThe published processing range starts at seven working days.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Botswana?
The official source states: Entry visa for visa-required students who already hold a valid Botswana study or research permit.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.bw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.bwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Botswana government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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