Mali
Botswana
Botswana visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian 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 Mali
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Mali on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Mali
BotswanaMali Visa required Mali 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.
Before travelling from Mali 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 Malian citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Malian citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Malian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Mali
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Malian citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Mali?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Mali.
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 Mali?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Malian 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.