Business Visa

  • 2 Copies of visa application form to be filled completely and signed.
  • Current passport valid for more than 6 months and previous passport.
  • Two Recent Photographs 35 x 45 Background should be white with 80 % face no spectacles or cap, both ears should be visible and teeth should not be visible
  • Covering letter on Company’s letterhead with Company’s seal and address and contact number (letter should have details like travel dates, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses).
  • Invite letter on Company’s letterhead with seal and address and contact number (letter should have details like travel dates in and out, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses)
  • Updated bank statement for 6 months in original from the bank with stamp and seal
  • Overseas medical policy
  • Compulsory return ticket
  • Last 3 years Income Tax Papers
  • Certified copies of trade licence, certificate of incorporation, share certificate
  • Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.

Tourist Visa

  • 2 Copies of visa application form to be filled completely and signed.
  • Current passport valid for more than 6 months and previous passport.
  • Two Recent Photographs 35 x 45 Background should be white with 80 % face no spectacles or cap, both ears should be visible and teeth should not be visible
  • Personal letter having Name, Nationality, Age, Passport No, and Date & Place of issue and reason for visit.
  • Xerox copies of Income Tax Papers
  • Updated bank statement for 6 months in original from the bank with stamp and seal
  • Overseas medical policy
  • Compulsory return ticket
  • Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.

Work Permit Visa

  • 2 Copies of visa application form to be filled completely and signed.
  • Current passport valid for more than 6 months and previous passport.
  • 4 Recent Photographs 35 x 45 Background should be white with 80 % face no spectacles or cap, both ears should be visible and teeth should not be visible
  • A valid job offer reflected in an employment contract or appointment letter
  • A work application
  • A CV
  • Certified copies of key certificates, including birth, marriage, and educational certificates, all translated into English
  • A medical report
  • Proof that you tried to recruit Botswana citizens first
  • Proof of a job advert that listed candidate requirements, contact details, a minimum advertising period, and an exclusive period during which only Botswana citizens could apply
  • Proof that the advert circulated for at least 14 days and that applications were open only to Botswana citizens during that period
  • Proof that the advert is no older than six months

Student Visa

  • 2 Copies of visa application form to be filled completely and signed.
  • Current passport valid for more than 6 months and previous passport.
  • 4 Recent Photographs 35 x 45 Background should be white with 80 % face no spectacles or cap, both ears should be visible and teeth should not be visible
  • Updated bank statement for 6 months in original from the bank with stamp and seal
  • Overseas medical policy
  • Compulsory return ticket
  • Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.
  • Letter of acceptance by the educational institutions in Botswana.
  • Proof of sponsorship

Application Form: Botswana Visa Application Form

Visa Time: 09:00am TO 05:00pm

Address: C-9/3, Vasant Vihar New Delhi -110057, India Tel: +(9111) 46537000

E-mail: botind@gov.bw

Special guidelines for COVID-19

  • Airports in Botswana are closed
  • This does not apply to Gaborone , Francistown, Kasane and Maun
  • Passengers must have printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hrs before arrival. The certificate must be in English
  • This does not apply to the passengers younger than 5yrs
  • Passenger could be subject to COVID-19 test at their own expenses
  • Passenger could be subject to quarantine
  • Passenger are be subject to medical screening upon arrival