Botswana
France
France visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bw.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Botswana
- Embassy of France in Gaborone
761, Gaborone
France has 1 mission in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone.
French citizens travelling to Botswana
FranceBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in France
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in France 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 French embassy in Gaborone, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Botswana
French citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for France?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Botswana?
The French embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Botswana?
French citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter France visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for France 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.