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Botswana visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Missions of Botswana in Nigeria
- High Commission of Botswana in Abuja
Oguta Lake Street 3, Abuja
Botswana has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Before travelling from Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Nigeria
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of Botswana in Nigeria?
The embassy of Botswana in Nigeria is in Abuja.
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 Nigeria?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.