Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Track all visits to Botswana during the calendar year and stay within the annual allowance.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Apply before your 90 days run out
If you want to stay longer, apply for an extension at a Department of Immigration office before the 90-day period expires. The Government lists a three-day processing time and a BWP 500 fee. If the application is refused, you must leave Botswana.
Official guidanceBotswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- BWP
- Calling code
- +267
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Angola need a visa for Botswana?
For tourism in Botswana, ordinary passport holders from Angola do not need a visa for up to 90 days per calendar year.
How long can I stay in Botswana?
The visa-exemption allowance is 90 days per calendar year. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
Can I extend my stay in Botswana?
If you want to stay longer, apply for an extension at a Department of Immigration office before the 90-day period expires. The Government lists a three-day processing time and a BWP 500 fee. If the application is refused, you must leave Botswana.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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