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e-Visa available Botswana

Botswana Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Botswana — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026
e-Visa available — Botswana e-Visa via evisa.gov.bw - Indian passport holders (ordinary) must apply online; Singapore passport holders are visa-free up to 90 days.

Botswana visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free
Processing time
On arrival
Validity
N/A - entry stamp on arrival
Maximum stay
90 days
Visa required?
Singapore passport holders
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Botswana?

Travellers from ~100 nationalities: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa & SADC, Commonwealth Africa etc. — 90 days per year. can generally enter Botswana without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Botswana e-Visa via evisa.gov.bw - Indian passport holders (ordinary) must apply online; Singapore passport holders are visa-free up to 90 days.. Singapore passport holders

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ~100 nationalities: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa & SADC, Commonwealth Africa etc. — 90 days per year. do not require a visa for Botswana for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Government of Botswana — Visas) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Botswana visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

Visa-free entry (90 days)

Official fee: Free
Validity
N/A - entry stamp on arrival
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
On arrival
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
No prior application; present passport at port of entry

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders

Visa-free: ~100 nationalities: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa & SADC, Commonwealth Africa etc. — 90 days per year.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank page
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Proof of funds

Arrival card: None

India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria & some others need a visa (see below).

Source: Government of Botswana — Visas · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist e-Visa

Official fee: BWP 300 (approx. USD 23)
Validity
3 months from issue
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
Typically up to 7 working days
Processing time
Typically up to 7 working days
Where to apply
https://www.evisa.gov.bw/

Who needs it: Visa-required nationals including ordinary Indian passport holders

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank page
  • Passport photo
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of funds

Arrival card: None

e-Visa portal launched 2021.

Source: Government of Botswana — Visas · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Botswana visa — frequently asked questions

Yes. Ordinary Indian passport holders must obtain an e-Visa via evisa.gov.bw before travel (only diplomatic passports are visa-exempt).
No. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for stays of up to 90 days within a 365-day period.
A single-entry tourist visa costs about BWP 300 (roughly USD 23), paid online by card.
The official e-Visa portal is evisa.gov.bw, complemented by gov.bw visa services.
Typically up to about 7 working days; apply in advance.
The tourist visa generally permits up to 30 days per entry; visa-free Singaporeans up to 90 days.
There is no general visa on arrival for Indian nationals; apply online beforehand.
Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page, photo, onward ticket, and proof of accommodation and funds.

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