Visitors to Botswana must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries.
All visitors (except Namibia) must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Ordinary passports Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days within any 365-day period (unless otherwise stated):List of countries that require visa to enter BotswanaIMMIGRATION VISA REGULATIONS
All European Union member states ID
1 ID - May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport. 1 - 30 days, but no more than 90 days within any 365-day period.
Botswana and Namibia signed an agreement in February 2023 allowing citizens to travel between the two countries using only identity cards, with passports no longer needed. Botswana has held talks with Zimbabwe to achieve a similar deal, and expects to open talks with Zambia.
Non-ordinary passports In addition to countries who are already visa-exempt, holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of China and diplomatic passports only of India do not require a visa to enter Botswana for up to 30 days.
Electronic visa (e-Visa) On 12 August 2021, Botswana launched an electronic visa system, all countries that needed prior visa, are now eligible for e-Visa.
Ministry of foreign affairs of Botswana stated that they introduced an e-Visa system to boost tourism and business in country.
Visitor statistics Most visitors arriving in Botswana were from the following countries of nationality: Country 2016 2015 2014 2013 874,169 967,322 784,720 825,717 759,564 808,118 600,387 742,639 220,649 202,289 188,351 331,799 187,044 170,326 162,453 169,733 52,171 49,451 49,961 139,752 42,534 41,011 39,675 47,929 35,288 32,230 34,576 43,674 19,297 17,413 18,342 13,543 18,773 18,842 12,408 10,839 17,102 20,607 15,175 17,386 Total 2,401,786 2,501,616 2,082,521 2,598,158
See also
Visa requirements for Botswana citizens
References