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Taiwan visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Taiwan visa?

Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose

Key facts

Maximum stay
14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
Fee
US$50

Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)

All visa types for Taiwan

Taiwan’s tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Taiwan

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

The nearest Taiwanese missions to Gaborone are in Mbabane, Eswatini (558 km from Gaborone), São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe (3,465 km) and Hargeisa, Somalia (4,283 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by Taiwan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Botswana

TaiwanBotswana e-Visa Botswana visa for citizens of Taiwan

Travel advice for Taiwan

  • 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.

For a trip from Botswana to Taiwan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Taiwan

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

How citizens of Botswana apply

Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Botswana

Taiwanese citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Taiwan?

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

Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Botswana?

No. Taiwan has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Mbabane, Eswatini, 558 km from Gaborone.

How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?

Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Taiwanese citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Taiwan visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Taiwan 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.