Botswana

Botswana Visa Guide

Last verified Jul 23, 2026

Quick answer

Botswana offers 0 visa routes.

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Visa options in Botswana (22)

Tourist / short-stay

Tourist Visa

Up to 3 months with multiple entry

Full requirements

Tourist/Business Visa

Up to 2 years for dependents of residents

Full requirements

Work

Employment Visa

work

Full requirements

Long-Term Work Authorisation

work

Full requirements

Short-Term Work Authorisation Visa

work

Full requirements

Work Visa

work

Full requirements

Investor / entrepreneur

Investor Visa

entrepreneur

Full requirements

Family

Dependent/Accompanying Spouse Visa

family

Full requirements

Dependents Permit

family

Full requirements

Spouse of a Citizen Permit

family

Full requirements

Visitor's Visa

90 days within 180 days

Full requirements

Study

Student Visa

student

Full requirements

Study Visa

up to 3 months

Full requirements

Other visa types

Business Visa

Tourist visa valid for up to 1 month

Full requirements

Filming Permit

other

Full requirements

Immigrants Permit

other

Full requirements

Missionaries Permit

other

Full requirements

Pastors Permit

other

Full requirements

Permanent Residence Permit

other

Full requirements

Research Permit

other

Full requirements

Residence Permit

other

Full requirements

Volunteers Permit

other

Full requirements

Am I eligible for anything here?

Botswana's visa eligibility depends heavily on:

Your nationality — some visas apply nationality-based exclusions or bilateral agreements
Your income and financial situation
How long you want to stay
Whether you're bringing dependents

This page reflects Botswana's officially published visa categories as of the dates above. It is not legal advice. For detailed, case-specific requirements for any visa listed here, see that visa's own page.