Ivory Coast
Botswana
Botswana visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from Ivorian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- 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 Ivory Coast
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Ivory Coast on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Ivory Coast
BotswanaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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.
Ivorian 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ivorian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Ivorian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Ivory Coast
Before flying to Ivory Coast, citizens of Botswana must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Ivorian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Ivory Coast?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Ivory Coast.
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 Ivory Coast?
Before flying to Ivory Coast, citizens of Botswana must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Ivorian 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.