Botswana
India
India visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcigaborone.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Botswana
- High Commission of India in Gaborone
Physical Address: Plot No. 5375, Presidents Drive, Gaborone, Botswana
India has 1 mission in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone.
Indian citizens travelling to Botswana
IndiaBotswana e-Visa Botswana visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in India
Citizens of Botswana may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How citizens of Botswana apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Botswana carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Bangladesh admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. China and Myanmar require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Botswana
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for India?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in India?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Botswana?
The Indian embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of Botswana enter India visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need an e-Visa for India.
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.