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Home  >  World  > Africa  > Botswana

Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoYes
AustralianYesNoYes
CanadianYesNoYes
USAYesNoYes
OtherEUYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes


PASSPORTS: Passports valid for at least 12 months required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, who do require visas);
(c) nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Uruguay and Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro);
(d) transit passengers provided continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft and not leaving the airport.


Types of visa and cost: General Entry: £5 (single- or multiple-entry).

Validity: Maximum of 90 days from the date of issue. No visitor is allowed to seek employment.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: (a) Two completed application forms. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Passport valid for at least 12 months, with at least one blank page. (d) Fee (cash or postal order only). (e) Tourists going on safari must be able to produce evidence of their itinerary in Botswana and a valid return ticket if required to do so. (f) Letter of invitation or letter of offer of employment and flight booking details if travelling on business.

Temporary residence: Anyone wishing to stay for more than 90 days should contact the Immigration and Passport Control Officer, PO Box 942, Gaborone.

Working days required: Five.


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