BotswanaCanada

Canada visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Botswana

Canada has 1 mission in Botswana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Gaborone.

Canada looks after Botswana from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe (927 km from Gaborone) as the responsible post. Measured from Gaborone, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (264 km) and Maputo, Mozambique (687 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Canadian citizens travelling to Botswana

CanadaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

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 Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Canada

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

How citizens of Botswana apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana, and its honorary consulate in Gaborone normally does not issue visas. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

The United States requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Botswana

Canadian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Botswana?

No. Canada has no embassy in Botswana, only honorary consulates in Gaborone. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe for Botswana.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Canadian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Canada visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Canada 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.