Gabon
Botswana
Botswana visa for Gabonese citizens
Entry requirement
Gabonese citizens 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
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 Gabon
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Gabon on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Gabon
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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.
Gabonese 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Gabonese citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Gabonese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Gabonese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens
South Africa admits Gabonese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Gabon
Gabon requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Gabon and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Gabonese citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Gabon?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Gabon.
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 Gabon?
Gabon requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Gabonese citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Gabonese 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.