Botswana
Passports
Passports valid
for at least six months required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart above (except 1. nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cameroon, Dominica, Ghana, India, Kiribati, The Maldives, Nigeria, Pakistan, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu and Vanuatu who do need a visa);
(c) nationals of Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Serbia & Montenegro, Switzerland and Uruguay and Zimbabwe;
(d) transit passengers provided continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft and not leaving the airport.Types of visa and cost
General Entry: US$103 (single- or multiple-entry).Validity
Maximum of 90 days from the date of issue.Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy or High Commission); see General Info section.Application requirements
(a) Two completed application forms. (b) Two recent color passport-size photos. (c) Passport valid for at least six months, with at least one blank page. (d) Fee (cash or postal order only). (e) Tourists must be able to produce evidence of their itinerary in Botswana. (f) Letter of invitation or letter of offer of employment if traveling on business.Working days required
One to three.Temporary residence
Anyone wishing to stay for more than 90 days should contact the Immigration and Passport Control Officer, PO Box 942, Gaborone.
No Test required
None
Botswana High Commission in the UK
6 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AY, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 0031 or 7647 1000 or (09065) 508 954 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1400-1700. Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in the USA
1531-33 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 244 4990.
Website: www.botswanaembassy.orgTravel Advice
Most visits to Botswana are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
