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Botswana visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from Rwandan 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 Rwanda
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Rwanda
BotswanaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
South Africa requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Rwanda
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Rwanda?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Rwanda.
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 Rwanda?
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.