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Botswana
Botswana visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
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.
Missions of Botswana in China
Botswana has 1 mission in China, with its embassy in Beijing.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to China
BotswanaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Botswana
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.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to Botswana can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Chinese citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Chinese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to China
China requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of Botswana in China?
The embassy of Botswana in China is in Beijing.
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 China?
China requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Chinese citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.