Botswana
All Visa Pathways(22 visas)
BotswanaBY — Business eVisa
Visa for attending professional meetings, conferences, seminars, business discussions, and trade events in Botswana without engaging in local employment.
BotswanaDependent Residence Permit
Residence permit for dependents aged 18–25 or over 65 who are sponsored by a resident permit holder in Botswana.
BotswanaDiplomatic Visa
Visa reserved for foreign officials entering Botswana for government duties, diplomatic representation, and official state functions.
BotswanaEmergency Work Permit
Expedited short-term work authorization for immediate employment needs not exceeding three months, with reduced documentation requirements.
BotswanaEmployment Visa
Entry visa for individuals travelling to Botswana for employment, internship, research, or voluntary services, valid for six months and extendable.
BotswanaExemption Certificate
Work authorization waiver for volunteers and workers employed by government-exempted organizations such as NGOs and international agencies.
BotswanaForm 1 — Investment Visa
Long-term visa for investors and company directors with business projects in Botswana, valid for up to five years and renewable.
BotswanaForm 15 — Student Residence Permit
Residence authorization for foreign students enrolled in academic programs exceeding six months at Botswana educational institutions.
BotswanaInvestor's Visa (Long-Term)
Five-year renewable residency for entrepreneurs and investors establishing businesses in priority sectors of Botswana's economy.
BotswanaMedical Treatment Visa (Temporary)
Botswana does not have a specific 'Medical Visa' residence permit; medical entry is typically handled as a visitor visa category for those requiring specialist care.
BotswanaMissionary/Religious Worker Residence Permit (Form 15)
This permit is for individuals entering Botswana to perform recognized religious or missionary duties for a registered host institution.
BotswanaOfficial Visa
Gratis diplomatic-tier entry for government officials, diplomats, and international organization representatives traveling to Botswana for official state business.
BotswanaPermanent Residence Permit
Indefinite residence status for foreign nationals who have resided in Botswana for five or more years or made significant economic contributions.
BotswanaResearch Permit
Authorization for individuals or groups to conduct academic, scientific, or institutional research within Botswana's regulated domains.
BotswanaSpouse of a Citizen Residence Permit (Form 15)
This permit allows a foreign national married to a Botswana citizen to reside in the country.
BotswanaStudy Visa
Visa for students accepted by educational institutions in Botswana, issued for up to three months and extendable with justification.
BotswanaTV — Tourist Visa (Single Entry)
Single-entry visa for leisure travel, tourism, and visiting family and friends. Valid for up to 30 days within a 12-month period.
BotswanaTourist Visa (Multiple Entry)
Multiple-entry visa for leisure travel and tourism. Valid for up to 90 days within a 12-month period with multiple entries permitted.
BotswanaTransit Visa
Short-stay visa for travellers passing through Botswana en route to another destination, allowing a stopover of up to seven days.
BotswanaVV — Visitor's Visa
Visa for visiting friends or relatives, attending social events, or obtaining medical treatment in Botswana, valid up to 2 years for dependents of residents.
BotswanaVisa-Free Entry (Exemption)
Visa-free entry for citizens of over 100 countries. Allows stays up to 90 days for tourism and business purposes without requiring a visa.
BotswanaWork Permit
Authorization for non-citizens to engage in paid employment or invest for profit in Botswana, issued after employer demonstrates no suitable local candidates.