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How to get a Botswana visa from Burkina Faso
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Burkinabe passport holders travelling to Botswana.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Botswana.
Business visa
Processing time2 weeks- 2 months
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Tourist visa
Processing time2 weeks- 2 months
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Application requirements
Documents Burkinabe applicants need to provide.
- A Burkina Faso passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (53 mm x 37 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support. e.g.bank statements.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Burkinabés traveling to Botswana can apply for the Botswana tourist visa.
- The Botswana tourist visa is valid for 30 days.
- Travelers will have to transit through South Africa to get to Botswana.
- Fingerprints will be captured at the point of entry in Botswana. Applicants will be required to have their finger captured as one of the requirements.
- Applicants are required to provide a cover letter. If you are coming by road, specify on the cover letter and include your contacts, e.g. telephone number.
- Travel schedule, flight itinerary, and hotel bookings are required by travelers.
- You are required to include a prepaid/self-addressed shipping label or envelope to return your passport.
Requirements for Minors Entering Botswana are as follows:
- a certified copy of the child’s unabridged birth certificate.
- a valid passport with at least 1 blank page per entry.
- a parental consent form from the parent or parents not accompanying the child.
Travelers arriving in Botswana via South Africa should be aware of serious and continuing baggage pilferage problems at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) and Cape Town International Airports. You should:
- use an airport plastic wrapping service;
- avoid placing valuables in checked luggage;
- make an inventory of items in checked baggage to file claims if a theft does occur;
- If asked to gate check a piece of hand luggage, transfer high-value items and prescription drugs into a carry-on bag.
- Botswana strictly enforces its laws controlling trade in animal products, often by means of spot checks for illegal products on roadways or at airports.
- Violators are subject to arrest and may face a penalty of up to five years imprisonment and substantial fines.
Business visa
- The Botswana business visa is for Burkinabés who are looking to travel for business purposes.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- Travelers are required to provide an invitation letter from the host or facilitator in Botswana.
- Foreigners looking to establish a business must set up a business profile.
- Certified copies of ordination certificate for religious leaders traveling for business purpose is required.
- A copy of labor clearance/exemption is required, if coming for a month or more.
- Meeting schedule should be provided if you are coming to attend or organize a meeting.
- Certified copies of Certificate of Incorporation, Trade License, Share Certificate of host if running a business is required.
- Return visa or residence permit from the country of residence is also required by the applicant.
Where to apply
Botswana embassy & visa application centers in Burkina Faso.
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AddressBotswana currently does not maintain an embassy in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burina Faso are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Botswana safe for tourists
Botswana is one of the safest countries in Africa, and attacks towards tourists are rare and the locals are welcoming and warm. Tourists are nevertheless expected to take necessary cautions while in the country.
How large is Botswana
Botswana is the 47th largest country in the world by area (581,730 total sq. km). The top 10 largest countries and dependencies in the world by area are Russia, Canada, China, United States, Brazil, Australia, India, Argentina, Kazakhstan, and Algeria.
Do I need malaria tablets for Botswana
Most travellers to Botswana will need vaccinations for hepatitis A, typhoid fever, and polio, as well as medications for travellers' diarrhoea. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for travellers to the northern part of the country.
Can I travel to Botswana if am pregnant
It is not advisable to travel to Botswana, especially to a malaria-infected area when you are pregnant. Pregnant women planning to travel are however advised to visit a medical practitioner before embarking.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Botswana visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.