Botswana visa types (10)
Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.
Tourism Visa — Recreational visits to Botswana for tourists who require a visa.
Visitor's Visa (Friends, Relatives, and Dependants) — Visits to friends or relatives; valid up to 2 years for dependants of a resident.
Business Visa — Short visits to explore business opportunities, meet associates, or negotiate contracts.
Transit Visa — Passage through Botswana to a third-country destination, generally up to 7 days.
Study Visa — Entry for students accepted by a Botswana educational institution with a study or research permit.
Employment Visa (Work, Internship, Research, and Volunteer Entry) — Entry for employment, internship, research, work, or voluntary service with a work and residence permit.
Work Permit (Employee and Investor) — Permission for a non-citizen to work for reward or invest for profit in Botswana.
Emergency Work Permit (Up to 3 Months, and Up to 7 Days) — Short, immediate employment or engagement for reward or profit for up to 3 months.
Residence Permit (Dependants, Immigrants, and Spouses of Citizens) — Permission for non-citizens to live in Botswana beyond the visitation period.
Permanent Residence — Permanent residence status after long lawful residence, plus an investor track.