All visitors entering Botswana must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months, except those with United Nations Convention travel documents. Visitors must also have outgoing travel documents and sufficient funds to finance their travel arrangements. Valid entry visas for the countries which do require them may be obtained from various embassies and high commissions abroad. In countries where Botswana is not represented, visas may be obtained from the British High Commission. Entry visas obtained at border posts are valid for a maximum of 30-90 days. Extensions may be obtained from any immigration office in Botswana . No visitor is allowed more than a 90-day stay in every calendar year, unless permission has been granted in the form of a waiver pending the outcome of a residence permit application
Requirements for visa - Important Travel Information - Completed immigration supplementary Form D by the applicant (Visa form).
- Letter of support from the host.
- Two passport size photos (identical).
- Fee of P25.00 (around USD 5)
- Return visa or residence permit from his/her country of residence
- Return air ticket.
Visas are not required for these countries:
Commonwealth countries (except Ghana , India , Nigeria , Sri Lanka and Pakistan ) Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mauritius Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Samoa, San Marino Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay, Yugoslavia, United States of America
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