BotswanaSouth Korea

South Korea visa for citizens of Botswana

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Before flying to South Korea, citizens of Botswana must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Korea visa?

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Key facts

Maximum stay
As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
Fee
₩10,000
Processing time
Generally within 72 hours

Apply on K-ETA (Ministry of Justice)

All visa types for South Korea

South Korea’s ETA costs ₩10,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.

Where to apply in Botswana

South Korea has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

South Korean citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for South Korea

  • 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 South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in South Korea

Citizens of Botswana may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.

How citizens of Botswana apply

Citizens of Botswana apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

North Korea requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

South Korean citizens travelling to Botswana

Botswana admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for South Korea?

Before flying to South Korea, citizens of Botswana must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

How long can citizens of Botswana stay in South Korea?

Citizens of Botswana can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days with an ETA.

How much does the South Korea ETA cost?

South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Botswana admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Botswana enter South Korea visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need an ETA for South Korea.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.