Tourism visa (for nationalities that need a visa) and 90-day visitor stay
Botswana issues a tourism visa to non-citizens from countries that need a visa to visit for recreational purposes. You can apply online through the Botswana eVisa portal, or at an immigration office, Botswana embassy or consulate using Form 1. The government says foreign nationals may stay up to 90 days without a residence or work permit, and can apply to extend before the 90 days run out.
1 entry rule for Botswana based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country or having transited any airport in one need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Botswana
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Life in Botswana
Money
3
Currency
Botswanan Pula
BWP
Botswanan Pula
Cost of living
39
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
5–27.5%
Income tax (national)
VAT 14%
2026/27 resident table (from 1 July 2026): 0% up to BWP 48,000, then 5/12.5/18.75/25%, and 27.5% above BWP 400,000.
Living
1
Happiness
#141 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists from countries that need a visa to enter Botswana. Visitors from visa-exempt countries do not need this visa but are still limited to the 90-day visitor stay.
Eligibility
Who needs it
All non-citizens from countries that require a visa to enter Botswana as tourists are eligible.
Purpose
Visiting Botswana for recreational purposes.
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for not less than six months.
Official wording
Passport valid for not less than six (6) months.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementIntent to leave
- Document checklistForm 1 (Application for Visa) or online eVisa application
- FeesTourism visa fee
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 more requirement
- 7 documents
- 1 fee
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Botswana
- StudyResidence permit for students
- Work permitsWork Permit (Department of Labour) and Residence Permit
- FamilyResidence permit for spouses of citizens and dependants
Visit & tourism in other countries
- BelarusVisa-free entry (airports and European land crossings) and e-visa
- BelizeBelize visitor visa (where required) and visitor's permit extension
- CanadaSuper visa for parents and grandparents
- DR CongoeVisa (flying visa / visa volant) and airport visa
- Central African RepublicShort-stay visa (visa court séjour) through a Central African embassy
- Republic of the CongoRepublic of Congo (Brazzaville) tourist and business visa from an embassy
