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Canada → Botswana: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa-free entry

As a Canada citizen you can enter Botswana without a visa (up to 90 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Tourism Visa

    Recreational visits to Botswana for tourists who require a visa.
    Who fits: Non-citizens from visa-required countries visiting Botswana for recreational purposes who will depart after the visit.
    Gov fees: Fees vary by consulate and nationality; confirm locally. — The official tourism-visa procedure page does not publish an amount. Confirm the exact fee and payment method before paying.
    Official source: Government of Botswana — Visa Application Tourism Visa · Government of Botswana — Visa and permit services listing (visas)
    Official Botswana eVisa portal https://evisa.gov.bw/

    Documents

    • Completed Form 1 (Application for Visa)
    • Certified copy of passport pages 1 and 2 showing validity of not less than 6 months
    • Two recent coloured passport-size photos
    • Covering letter indicating reasons for visit
    • Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings
    • Trip itinerary
    • Statement or evidence of intent to depart Botswana after the trip
    • Re-entry permit to the country of ordinary residence, if that country requires one
    • For online applications: all required documents saved as one (1) PDF document

    FAQ

    How long does a tourism visa take?
    The official procedure states 7 to 14 working days after the application date.

    Can I work on a tourism visa?
    No. It is issued for recreational purposes with an intent to depart after the trip; employment entry uses the employment-visa plus work-permit route.

    Where is the visa printed?
    At the office where the application was made, or if not yet printed, you may travel with the approval letter and the visa will be printed at the airport or immigration port of entry.

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