Central African Republic
Botswana
Botswana visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Botswana visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Botswana visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on visa type
- Fee
- BWP 300
- Processing time
- 7 to 14 working days
For the e-Visa, Botswana’s official sources give a standard fee of BWP 300, and applications are made on 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 Central African Republic
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to the Central African Republic
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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 the Central African Republic 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 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Botswana
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Central African Republic carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
South Africa requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to the Central African Republic
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in the Central African Republic?
No. Botswana has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
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 the Central African Republic?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Botswana visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for Botswana.
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.