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Belarus visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Belarus, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belarus visa?

Visa-free stay and short-term (C) visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.
Fee
€60
Processing time
5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Apply on MFA of Belarus: visa information

All visa types for Belarus

Belarus’ tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is mfa.gov.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Belarus

Belarus has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Belarusian missions to Gaborone are in Pretoria, South Africa (266 km from Gaborone), Abuja, Nigeria (4,243 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (6,378 km). Belarus sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Belarus

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Botswana to Belarus, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus (updated 10 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Belarus (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Belarus

How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Belarus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Botswana apply

Belarus has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Belarus accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Belarus names the right place.

Belarus’ neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Russia admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Latvia require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Botswana

Botswana requires a visa from Belarusian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Belarus?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Belarus, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Belarus in Botswana?

No. Belarus has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Belarusian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 266 km from Gaborone.

How much does the Belarus tourist visa cost?

Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Botswana requires a visa from Belarusian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Belarus visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Belarus obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.