North Korea
Botswana
Botswana visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Botswana visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 North Korea
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to North Korea
BotswanaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea 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.
For a trip from North Korea 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 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Botswana
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
South Africa requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Botswana?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in North Korea?
No. Botswana has no embassy in North Korea.
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 North Korea?
North Korea requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.