Botswana · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Botswana?

Entry rules for Botswana by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Botswana (official e-Visa portal), checked 3 Nov 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 103 countries and territories can visit Botswana without a visa. 95 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online.

Visa-free: 103
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 95
Visa required: 0

About 5.7 bn people (70% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Botswana: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and…Report a change

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Botswana entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
eVisa	Visitor visa up to 3 months; tourist visa up to 1 month	95	India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan	Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and…
Visa-free	Not stated	103	United States, Brazil, Russia, Mexico	Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and…

eVisa (visitor visa up to 3 months): India, China, Indonesia and 92 more

95 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Botswana (official e-Visa portal), checked 3 Nov 2026List of countries that require visa to enter Botswana:

Visa-free: the US, Brazil, Russia and 100 more

103 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa-free.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Botswana (official e-Visa portal)'s own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Botswana (official e-Visa portal), checked 3 Nov 2026List of countries that require visa to enter Botswana:

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.bw. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Botswana?

It depends on your passport: 103 nationalities are visa-free and 95 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (visitor visa up to 3 months; tourist visa up to 1 month) (Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Botswana (official e-Visa portal), checked 3 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Botswana?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Botswana visa-free (Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Botswana (official e-Visa portal), checked 3 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Botswana visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 95 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.bw.

Sources and changes

Botswana e-Visa: Do I need a visa (official list)evisa.gov.bw · checked 3 Nov 2026
Botswana e-Visa portal (official)evisa.gov.bw · checked 3 Nov 2026
gov.bw: visitor's visa applicationgov.bw · checked 3 Nov 2026

3 Nov 2026All groups checked against Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Botswana. No change since.

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