From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply through the official eVisa portal, or submit Form 1 through an immigration office or Botswana mission.
Submit through the official channel
Use Botswana tourism visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
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.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Decision time
7–14 working days
Government application step estimate; timing is not a guarantee.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Practical tips for Botswana
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Combine documents before uploading
The online application asks you to save all required documents as one PDF file.
Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- BWP
- Calling code
- +267
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Ethiopia need a visa for Botswana?
For tourism in Botswana, travelers using an ordinary passport from Ethiopia should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply through the official eVisa portal, or submit Form 1 through an immigration office or Botswana mission.
How long does a decision take?
7–14 working days. Government application step estimate; timing is not a guarantee.
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.
Open Botswana tourism visa
Apply through the official eVisa portal, or submit Form 1 through an immigration office or Botswana mission.
Check Botswana’s tourist visa guidance
Official tourist visa instructions and link to the government application portal.
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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