Botswana Visa Guide

Overview

Indian citizens can apply for a tourist visa online or through the Botswana embassy. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry. A tourist visa allows for single entry and can be extended for an additional 30 days. Indians must have a confirmed return flight ticket and sufficient funds for their stay.

Required Documents

• 1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
• 2Completed visa application form (from official website)
• 3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
• 4Confirmed return flight tickets
• 5Hotel booking confirmation
• 6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
• 7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
• 8Travel insurance
• 9Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from or through a yellow fever endemic country)
• 10Proof of sufficient funds (min BWP 1,000)

Application Process

1. 1

   Fill and submit the online application form

   Visit the Botswana government's e-visa website (https://evisa.gov.bw/) and fill in the application form with required details. Pay the visa fee using a credit/debit card.

2. 2

   Upload required documents

   Upload a scanned copy of your passport, recent passport photograph, and other required documents.

3. 3

   Pay the visa fee

   Pay the visa fee using a credit/debit card.

4. 4

   Submit the application

   Submit the application and wait for the visa to be processed.

5. 5

   Collect the visa

   Once the visa is approved, you can collect it from the Botswana embassy or airport.

6. 6

   Check the visa details

   Check the visa details, including the validity period, number of entries, and any conditions or restrictions.