Botswana visa requirements for Tunisians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Tunisians visiting Botswana

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

  • Fully completed visa application form.
  • Certified (notarized) copy of passport page of the applicant (showing names, validity & photograph of bearer)
  • The original passport may be sent at the same time with the application or once the visa is approved
  • If the applicant previously applied for a visa, please attach a copy of the visa outcome.
  • Travel schedule/flight itinerary showing details of activities to be carried out in Botswana, dates of arrival and departure from Botswana.
  • Hotel bookings/reservations serving as proof of accommodation in Botswana.
  • Fingerprints will be captured at the point of entry in Botswana. (Applicants will be required to have their biometrics captured).
  • The passport must have a validity of six months and more with three or more unused visa pages.
  • Applicants who would not be collecting their visas (endorsed in the passport) should write a letter authorizing someone to collect their visa and passport. 
  • The letter should include full names, ID or passport numbers and contact numbers.
  • Minors traveling through the country's borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificate.
  • In the event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent's affidavit consenting to such travel should be availed. 
  • Applicants should know that the visa fee is non-refundable.
  • Allow at least 21 working days for visa processing.
  • All copies of the required documents must be notarized.
  • All supporting documents must be in English. Translated copies must be notarized by a relevant authority.
  • International Health certificate of vaccination for Yellow fever is required from travelers from or through the countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas.
  • Tourists are allowed to stay in Botswana for a maximum of 90 days every 12 months, so a 30-day visa may be extended twice. 
  • Visas can be extended for free at immigration offices in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, and Kasane. Whether you are required to show an onward ticket and/or sufficient funds at this time depends on the official(s).

Botswana Visa for Tunisians

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 21 working days 90 days
Business visa 21 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Botswana Visa

  • Fully completed visa application form.
  • Certified (notarized) copy of passport page of the applicant (showing names, validity & photograph of bearer)
  • The original passport may be sent at the same time with the application or once the visa is approved
  • If the applicant previously applied for a visa, please attach a copy of the visa outcome.
  • Travel schedule/flight itinerary showing details of activities to be carried out in Botswana, dates of arrival and departure from Botswana.
  • Hotel bookings/reservations serving as proof of accommodation in Botswana.
  • Fingerprints will be captured at the point of entry in Botswana. (Applicants will be required to have their biometrics captured).
  • The passport must have a validity of six months and more with three or more unused visa pages.
  • Applicants who would not be collecting their visas (endorsed in the passport) should write a letter authorizing someone to collect their visa and passport. 
  • The letter should include full names, ID or passport numbers and contact numbers.
  • Minors traveling through the country's borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificate.
  • In the event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent's affidavit consenting to such travel should be availed. 
  • Applicants should know that the visa fee is non-refundable.
  • Allow at least 21 working days for visa processing.
  • All copies of the required documents must be notarized.
  • All supporting documents must be in English. Translated copies must be notarized by a relevant authority.
  • International Health certificate of vaccination for Yellow fever is required from travelers from or through the countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas.
  • Tourists are allowed to stay in Botswana for a maximum of 90 days every 12 months, so a 30-day visa may be extended twice. 
  • Visas can be extended for free at immigration offices in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, and Kasane. Whether you are required to show an onward ticket and/or sufficient funds at this time depends on the official(s).
Botswana Tourist visa Botswana Business visa

Botswana Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A tourist visa is issued to foreigners traveling for tourist purposes such as recreation, sightseeing, and relaxation
  • An invitation letter from the host (family, friend or tour organization) in Botswana is required.
  • The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host, the purpose and the duration of stay in Botswana.
  • A copy of hotel,  lodge bookings or state residential address where the applicant will be staying in Botswana.
  • A certified copy of the host, national identity/residence permit, work permit/exemption certificate/naturalization certificate is required.
  • Copies of certified marriage and birth certificates (in case of married couples/defendants).
  • Recent Bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds for the whole duration of stay.
  • A return visa or residence permit from Tunisia is required.
  • Tour plan or copy of travel schedule issued by the tour organization in Botswana.

Botswana Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • An invitation letter from the host company/organization in Botswana is required.
  • The letter of invitation must explain the type of business to be carried out, purpose and duration of visit to Botswana.
  • A business letter from the applicant’s employer in Tunisia stating the company is fully aware of the business trip and that the applicant is of good conduct is required.
  • If the host company in Botswana or applicant's company in Tunisia will be responsible for the applicant's financial expenses in Botswana, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
  • The host company in Botswana must be registered and approved by the Government in Botswana. A certificate showing proof of registration is required.
  • Business profiles if coming to establish a business in Botswana is required.
  • Certified copies of Certificate of Incorporation, Trade License, Share Certificate of host if running a self business.
  • Return visa or residence permit from Tunisia ia required.
  • Investors coming from Tunisia to Botswana are required to provide copies of work and residence permits.
  • Certified copies of certificate of incorporation, trade license, share certificate, list of directors, bank statements from investors are required.

Botswana Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (USD)

Business visa

165.00 (USD)

Botswana Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Tunisia

Location

Address

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There is no Embassy of Botswana. Applicants are advised to apply at the Embassy of Botswana in Tunisia neighboring country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national dish of Botswana?

The national dish of Botswana is Seswaa, it is served at weddings, funerals, and other celebrations. Seswaa's ingredients are very straightforward: meat on the bone, water, and salt.

Is Botswana a safe country to live in?

Botswana is considered one of the safest countries in Africa and violent attacks towards travelers are rare but petty crime does exist.

What is the main language spoken in Botswana?

Although English is the official language of Botswana, many of the population speak it as a second language. Setswana, or Tswana, is spoken by roughly 77% of the population (1.73 million people) but many citizens also understand English.

What is the most practiced religion in Botswana?

Christianity is the religion of the majority in Botswana. About 77% of the national population of the country are Christians. The most popular denominations of Christianity in the country are Anglicans, Methodists, and the UCC of Southern Africa.