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Ireland visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Irish missions in Botswana

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

The nearest Irish missions to Gaborone are in Pretoria, South Africa (264 km from Gaborone), Maputo, Mozambique (689 km) and Lusaka, Zambia (1,061 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Ireland

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

How citizens of Botswana apply

Ireland 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 Ireland accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

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

Irish citizens travelling to Botswana

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Ireland?

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

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Botswana?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Botswana, only honorary consulates in Gaborone. The nearest Irish embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 264 km from Gaborone.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Botswana?

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

Can citizens of Botswana enter Ireland visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Ireland 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.