Botswana
Germany
Germany visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gaborone.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Botswana
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Maun
Moeti Rd, Maun
All missions of Germany in Botswana
Germany has 2 missions in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Maun.
Germany: visa decisions in Botswana
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,884 | 1,755 | 120 | 6.4% | 38.9% |
| 2024 | 1,633 | 1,357 | 264 | 16.3% | 44.0% |
| 2025 | 1,504 | 1,334 | 161 | 10.8% | 48.3% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Botswana (Gaborone) received 1,504 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,334. 10.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 16.3%: the rate fell by 5.5 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 8% compared with 2024 (1,633).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.8% of the applications lodged in Botswana that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Botswana, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Botswana
GermanyBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Germany
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Gaborone, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Botswana?
The German embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Germany visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Germany 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.