DR Congo
Botswana
Botswana visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo 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 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.
Where to apply in DR Congo
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to DR Congo
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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.
Before travelling from DR Congo to Botswana, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Botswana
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of DR Congo carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Zimbabwe admits citizens of DR Congo visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days. The rule is the same in both directions between DR Congo and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in DR Congo?
No. Botswana has no embassy in DR Congo.
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 DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Botswana visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.