Botswana visa requirements for Burkinabes

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Burkinabes visiting Botswana

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Botswana Visa.

  • 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.

Botswana Visa for Burkinabes

Facts about Botswana

Botswana is a country known for its beautiful landscape and nature reserves. The nature reserves in Botswana are defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. During the rainy season, the Okavango Delta becomes a maze of waterways, islands, and lakes. The massive Central Kalahari Game Reserve houses animals like giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs. Other popular destinations in Botswana include Chobe National Park, Okavango’s Moremi Game Reserve, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and Tsodilo Hills.
 
Botswana attracts over 2 million tourists each year.
 
Citizens of all European Union member states, Angola, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe can gain entry into Botswana visa-free for 90 days within a 12-month period.

Types of Botswana Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 2 weeks- 2 months 30 days
Business visa 2 weeks- 2 months 90 days

General Requirements for Botswana Visa

  • 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.
Botswana Tourist visa Botswana Business visa

Botswana Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

Botswana Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

Botswana Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

30.00 (USD)

Business visa

30.00 (USD)

Botswana Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Burkina Faso

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Botswana 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.