Visa Information

DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP, GOVERNMENT OF BOTSWANA

Visa application and processing for delegates coming to meetings

HOW TO APPLY

Visa applications may be submitted as follows:

  • online at: https://evisa.gov.bw
  • At Botswana Embassies and High Commissions abroad
  • At the Head Office in Gaborone for those that are to be facilitated with VISA upon arrival at port of entry. A copy of the delegates’ passport data page is sufficient at this stage (no need to submit application form). This allows for issuance of authorization letters which enable participants to board flights and for entry into the country.

VISA FEES

  • Gratis – Diplomatic/service /official passport holders
  • P500 ($50) – single entry for a period up to three months
  • P1000 ($100) – multiple entry for a period up to three months

TYPE OF VISA TO APPLY FOR

  • Ordinary passport holders should apply for business VISA.
  • Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders as well as passport holders of International Organisations recognized by Botswana Government should apply for official VISA (e.g. UN laissez passé, AU, IOM passport holders etc.)

WHAT TO OBSERVE FOR PARTICIPANT PASSPORT

  • should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Botswana
  • should at least have 4 blank pages before entry into Botswana

ABRIDGED REQUIREMENTS

  • Filled in application form
  • Passport size photo
  • A letter of invitation to the meeting.
  • Prescribed fee for normal/ordinary passport holders.

LETTER OF INVITATION REQUEST

For delegates who have completed all registration requirements (including providing evidence of payment of relevant fees or an approved sponsorship), the PCF11 co-hosts can consider issuing an official invitation letter. However, payment of registration fee and/or acceptance of a proposal does not guarantee that an entry visa to Botswana will be issued. Therefore, it should be made sure that all information given is very clear and genuine.

Each delegate is responsible for contacting the Botswana visa application centre serving their respective country regarding the application process.

Please make sure that you start the procedure early enough to have time to provide the requested documents and have your application reviewed and approved before departure.

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Updated: 16 April 2025