Botswana
Italy
Italy visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Italy requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambmaputo.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Botswana
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Gaborone
Real Estate Office Park, Unit 1 Lejara Road, Plot, Gaborone
All missions of Italy in Botswana
Italy has 2 missions in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Gaborone.
Italian citizens travelling to Botswana
ItalyBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Italy
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Gaborone, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Botswana
Italian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Botswana?
The Italian embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Italian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Italy visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Italy 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.