São Tomé and Príncipe
Botswana
Botswana visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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
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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Botswana
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
South Africa admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Botswana has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Botswana visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.