Foreigners from Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visa for entering Botswana, except in cases where the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs has directed otherwise. Botswana has alsosigned visa abolition agreements with a number of countries, and their nationals are not required to obtain entry visa.

Requirements for visa application:

Visitors

Completed immigration supplementary Form D by the applicant (Visa form).
Letter of support from the host.
Two passport size photos (identical).
Fee of P500.00 (around USD 85.00)
Return visa or residence permit from his/her country of residence.
Return air ticket.
Confirmation letter from the country if the person is coming for business purposes

Employment (additional)

Waiver from Labour and Immigration department.
Copy of acknowledgment slip for residence permit application.

If a person visiting Botswana wants to stay more than three months, he must apply before entering Botswana to the Chief Immigration Officer, P. O. Box 942, Gaborone, tel. (267) 361-1300

Commonwealth Countries Whose Nationals Require Visa To Enter Botswana

Countries Whose Nationals Require Visa To Enter Botswana

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