Botswana Tourist e-Visa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Botswana

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · e-Visa: BWP 300

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Botswana Tourist e-Visa at a glance

Government visa fee: Free
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Singapore passport holders
Arrival card: None

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee. Refund Policy: Service fee is non-refundable. Embassy fees will be refunded only if HolidaySG has not yet submitted payment to the embassy.

Do you need a visa to 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. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Verified from government sources · 29 Sep 2026

Online application 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.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: 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: 7 to 14 days after application date
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 29 Sep 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Visa-required nationals including ordinary Indian passport holders

Botswana visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Botswana visa — frequently asked questions

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Chinese nationals need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

The official government fee for the Tourist e-Visa is BWP 300 (approx. USD 23). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Tourist e-Visa: 7 to 14 days after application date. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months with blank page; Passport photo; Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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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Why apply with HolidaySG?

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Document check before submission

We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
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Application status tracking and support until outcome.
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Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
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Pay by card (3-D Secure) or PayNow, in SGD — no payment fee from us, no hidden charges.

Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.