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Botswana
Botswana visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Botswana visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at botswanahighcom.in
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 India
Botswana has 1 mission in India, with its embassy in New Delhi.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to India
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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 India 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 Indian citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Indian citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to India
India requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between India and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of Botswana in India?
The embassy of Botswana in India is in New Delhi.
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 India?
India requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Indian 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.