Laos
Botswana
Botswana visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao 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
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 Laos
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Laos
BotswanaLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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.
Lao 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 Lao citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Lao citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Lao citizens
South Africa requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Laos
Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Laos?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Laos.
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 Laos?
Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Lao 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.