Cape Verde
Botswana
Botswana visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Botswana visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Botswana visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on visa type
- Fee
- BWP 300
- Processing time
- 7 to 14 working days
Botswana’s e-Visa costs BWP 300 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.bw. Processing time, as Botswana states it: 7 to 14 working days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on visa type.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Botswana
- 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 Cape Verde to Botswana, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Botswana at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Botswana (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Cape Verdean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
South Africa admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Cape Verde
Citizens of Botswana receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Cape Verde?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Botswana e-Visa cost?
Botswana’s official sources give a standard fee of BWP 300 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 7 to 14 working days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of Botswana receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana.
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.