BotswanaSpain

Spain visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Spain visa?

Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

All visa types for Spain

For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Spain

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

Spain looks after Botswana from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Windhoek, Namibia (929 km from Gaborone) as the responsible post. Spain sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Spanish citizens travelling to Botswana

SpainBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Spain

Travel advice for Spain

  • 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.

Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Spain

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

How citizens of Botswana apply

Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Botswana from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.

Spain and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.

Spain’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Spanish citizens travelling to Botswana

Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Spain?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Spain in Botswana?

No. Spain has no embassy in Botswana. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Windhoek, Namibia for Botswana.

How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?

Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Spain visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Spain 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.