Botswana visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting Botswana

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


  • Correctly completed visa application form (Form 1).
  • A copy of the visa applicant’s passport page showing names, validity, and photograph of the passport bearer.
  • Original passport which has a validity of more than 6 months with three unused pages.
  • If you have applied previously for a visa to Botswana, a copy of the visa outcome should be attached.
  • Cover letter from the applicant. If the applicant will be entering Botswana via road transport, his/her contacts should be specified on the cover letter.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation in Botswana.
  • Travel schedule and flight itinerary.

Botswana Visa for Egyptians

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.

Homosexuality is illegal in Botswana. Tourists are advised to refrain from engaging in public display of affection with their spouse.

Types of Botswana Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visitor Visa 21 working days 90 days
Business visa 21 working days 90 days
Work visa 21 working days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Botswana Visa


  • Correctly completed visa application form (Form 1).
  • A copy of the visa applicant’s passport page showing names, validity, and photograph of the passport bearer.
  • Original passport which has a validity of more than 6 months with three unused pages.
  • If you have applied previously for a visa to Botswana, a copy of the visa outcome should be attached.
  • Cover letter from the applicant. If the applicant will be entering Botswana via road transport, his/her contacts should be specified on the cover letter.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation in Botswana.
  • Travel schedule and flight itinerary.

Botswana Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

1500.00 (BWP)

Business visa

1500.00 (BWP)

Work visa

1500.00 (BWP)

Botswana Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Egypt


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Frequently Asked Questions


What are the best places to visit in Botswana?
The best places to visit in Botswana are Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert, Tsodilo Hills, and Moremi Game Reserve.

What language is spoken in Botswana?

The official languages spoken in Botswana are English and Tswana.


Is Botswana a good country to live in?
Yes, Botswana is a good country to live in. The country is relatively free of corruption and has a good human rights record.

How wealthy is Botswana?

Botswana ranks 76th in the world by nominal GDP per capita.


Are there diamonds in Botswana?
Yes, there are diamonds in Botswana. The country is the world’s leading producer of diamond by value.

Am Nigerian but reside in Cairo ...can I get visa?

Hi, I would like to know the requirements for Egyptians to get Entry visa to Botswana. There is no embassy in Cairo for Botswana. is visa upon arrival possible ? Thanks Ahmed?

Hi, I would like to know the requirements for Egyptians to get Entry visa to Botswana. There is no embassy in Cairo for Botswana. is visa upon arrival possible ??