Botswana
Turkey
Turkey visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Turkey requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gaboron-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Botswana
Turkey has 1 mission in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone.
Turkish citizens travelling to Botswana
TurkeyBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Turkey
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Gaborone, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Georgia admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Botswana
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Turkey requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Botswana?
The Turkish embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Turkey visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Turkey 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.