🇪🇷→🇧🇼Eritrea→Botswana

Tourism activities in Botswana for up to one month. Requires a tour plan, hotel confirmations, proof of employment or business, and bank statement.

• Processing updated (July 2026) to 7-14 working days per the dedicated gov.bw Tourism Visa page (Department of Immigration and Citizenship), which is now accessible and states 'It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days' - superseding the older Botswana Embassy (Washington DC) guidelines page's generic '21 working days' figure.
• This mirrors the same source-priority pattern already applied to the Employment, Transit, and Study visa entries.
• Fee ($30) and stay/validity remain sourced from the Embassy fee schedule since the gov.bw page does not publish a fee.
• Apply via evisa.gov.bw, a regional/district immigration office, or a Botswana embassy/consulate.
• Passport must have at least 6 months validity.

Multiple-entry tourism visa for Botswana valid for up to three months. Requires tour plan, hotel confirmations, proof of employment or business, and bank statement.

• Processing updated (July 2026) to 7-14 working days per the dedicated gov.bw Tourism Visa page (Department of Immigration and Citizenship), now accessible and stating 'It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days' - superseding the older Botswana Embassy (Washington DC) guidelines page's generic '21 working days' figure.
• Fee ($50) and validity remain sourced from the Embassy fee schedule since the gov.bw page does not publish a fee.
• Apply via evisa.gov.bw, a regional/district immigration office, or a Botswana embassy/consulate.

For visiting friends, family, or general visitation purposes for up to three months. Requires invitation letter from host, hotel bookings or residential address, host's affidavit, and financial documentation.

Processing is stated as 21 working days. Separate from tourist visa; intended for visiting hosts rather than general tourism.

Multiple-entry visitor visa for visiting friends or family in Botswana for up to three months. Requires invitation letter from host, hotel bookings or residential address, host's affidavit, and financial documentation.

Processing is stated as 21 working days.

For business meetings, establishing enterprises, or professional engagement in Botswana for up to three months. Requires business profile, meeting schedule, and host invitation.

• Processing updated (July 2026) to 7-14 working days per the dedicated gov.bw Business Visa page (Department of Immigration and Citizenship), now accessible and stating 'It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days' - superseding the older Botswana Embassy (Washington DC) guidelines page's generic '21 working days' figure.
• Labour clearance required if staying 30 or more days.
• Fee ($50) remains sourced from the Embassy fee schedule since the gov.bw page does not publish a fee.

Multiple-entry business visa for conducting business meetings, enterprise activities, or professional engagements in Botswana for up to three months.

• Processing updated (July 2026) to 7-14 working days per the dedicated gov.bw Business Visa page (Department of Immigration and Citizenship), now accessible and stating 'It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days' - superseding the older Botswana Embassy (Washington DC) guidelines page's generic '21 working days' figure.
• Labour clearance required if staying 30 or more days.
• Fee ($100) remains sourced from the Embassy fee schedule since the gov.bw page does not publish a fee.

Long-validity multiple-entry business visa for ongoing business activities in Botswana for up to one year.

• Validity covers 6 months to 1 year.
• Processing updated (July 2026) to 7-14 working days per the dedicated gov.bw Business Visa page (Department of Immigration and Citizenship), now accessible and stating 'It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days' - superseding the older Botswana Embassy (Washington DC) guidelines page's generic '21 working days' figure.
• Labour clearance required if staying 30 or more days.
• Fee ($150) remains sourced from the Embassy fee schedule since the gov.bw page does not publish a fee.

For travellers passing through Botswana to reach an onward destination, permitting a short stay while in transit.

• No visa is required if departing on the same aircraft from the same airport.
• Maximum stay is 7 days; the visa does not permit work or formal study/training and cannot be extended.
• Transporters and tour operators (holding a cross-border tour operating licence) may transit for up to 7 days per entry.
• Requires proof of a confirmed onward booking / continuing journey within 3 days (14 days for transporters).
• Fee not published on the gov.bw page; processing 7-14 working days.

Long-validity multiple-entry visitor visa for dependents visiting a resident in Botswana for over three months and up to two years.

• Validity covers over 3 months up to 2 years.
• Intended for dependents of residents.
• Processing is stated as 21 working days.

Authorizes non-citizens to travel to Botswana for employment, internship, research, work, or voluntary services. A valid work permit and residence permit must already be held.

• The Employment Visa is the entry visa; a separate Work Permit and Residence Permit are prerequisites.
• The dedicated gov.bw Employment Visa page states processing of 7-14 working days and does not publish a fee.
• (official_url updated July 2026 from the generic Embassy guidelines page to the dedicated gov.bw Employment Visa application page; the Embassy fee schedule does not list a separate employment-visa fee.)

For foreign nationals investing in Botswana, allowing multiple entries for up to six months. Requires certificate of incorporation, trade license, and financial documentation.

Processing is stated as 21 working days. Investors may separately apply for Permanent Residence - Investor Category via gov.bw.

Long-validity multiple-entry visa for established foreign investors in Botswana, valid for up to five years. Requires certificate of incorporation, trade license, share valuations, and financial documentation.

Processing is stated as 21 working days. The 5-year investor visa is the longest validity category listed on the Embassy fee schedule.

For non-citizens who have been accepted by an educational institution in Botswana and require a visa to enter to study.

• The Study Visa is the entry visa; a separate Study/Research Permit is a prerequisite to study.
• Required documents include a letter of acceptance from the educational institution, the study/research permit, and proof of sponsorship.
• Fee not published on the gov.bw page; processing 7-14 working days.

Grants former Botswana citizens who have renounced their citizenship the right to unlimited stay in Botswana, including visitation, residency, and work privileges.

• Eligibility is restricted to former Botswana citizens (those who renounced citizenship after being born in or descended from Botswana).
• Spouses and children born after renunciation are not eligible unless they independently qualify.
• Blue Card holders cannot obtain an Omang (national ID) or Botswana passport.
• The $300 fee is non-refundable.
• Required documents: completed application form, certified passport copy, renunciation certificate, acquired citizenship proof, two passport photos.