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Botswana Visitor's Visa

11 facts quoted from the official source

For visa-required nationals visiting friends or relatives; employment, services and sales are prohibited.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
1
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.

1 requirement quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Host Affidavit RequiredThe host must provide a sworn statement or affidavit.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official service states that the visa is for visiting friends or relatives and must not be used to work, provide services or sell goods.
  • Official source basisThe official service states that the visa is for visiting friends or relatives and must not be used to work, provide services or sell goods.
  • Report summaryThe official service states that the visa is for visiting friends or relatives and must not be used to work, provide services or sell goods.
  • Supporting documentsThe host's national identity, residence and work permit, or exemption certificate must be supplied.
  • Visa RegimeEligibility is limited to nationals who require a visa to enter Botswana.
  • Work rightsThe visa must not be used to work, provide services or sell goods.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current consular schedule states the fees in Botswana pula.via mir.gov.bw · checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Days MinThe service gives a 7-to-14-day processing range.
  • Visa Validity Months MaxThe single-entry visitor visa is available for up to three months.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing Time Days MaxThe service gives a 7-to-14-day processing range.
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: For visa-required nationals visiting friends or relatives; employment, services and sales are prohibited.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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

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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