Botswana
China
China visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
China requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bw.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Botswana
- Embassy of China in Gaborone
Plot 3096, North Ring Road, Gaborone, Botswana
China has 1 mission in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone.
Chinese citizens travelling to Botswana
ChinaBotswana e-Visa Botswana visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Botswana to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in China
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
In Botswana, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Gaborone, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Russia admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and North Korea require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Botswana
Chinese citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for China?
China requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Botswana?
The Chinese embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter China visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for China 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.