Timor-Leste
Botswana
Botswana visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, 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 Timor-Leste
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Timor-Leste
BotswanaTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Botswana
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Timor-Leste carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
South Africa requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Timor-Leste
Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Timor-Leste?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Timor-Leste.
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 Timor-Leste?
Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Botswana visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.