Visa facts checked against official sources on 1 October 2026
Botswana visa requirements for Indians: overview
Indian passport holders need a visa for Botswana. You can apply online through the government e-Visa portal, or at a Botswana embassy or immigration office.
Required documents
The official source lists these documents:
- Certified copy of passport pages 1 and 2, showing at least 6 months validity
- Two recent colour passport-size photos
- Covering letter giving the reasons for your visit
- Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings
- Trip itinerary
- Evidence that you will leave Botswana after the trip
Botswana visa fees
| Option | Who it is for | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism visa, single entry | Tourism and short non-work visits | BWP 300 (US$30) |
| Tourism visa, multiple entry | Repeat visits | BWP 500 (US$50) |
Fees are in Botswana pula, with the US dollar amounts as published by the government. Confirm the amount on the e-Visa portal when you apply.
How to apply
- Apply online at evisa.gov.bw, saving all required documents as a single PDF.
- Or submit Form 1 with your documents at an immigration office, embassy or consulate of Botswana.
- Pay the visa fee.
- Wait 7 to 14 days for the decision.
Processing time
7 to 14 days from the date of application.
Before you apply
- Visa rules and fees change. Confirm them on the official site listed below before you pay or book.
- Incomplete applications and missing documents are the most common cause of delay.
- False information can lead to refusal and affect later applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Botswana. You can apply online through the government e-Visa portal, or at a Botswana embassy or immigration office.
Certified copy of passport pages 1 and 2, showing at least 6 months validity; Two recent colour passport-size photos; Covering letter giving the reasons for your visit; Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings; Trip itinerary; Evidence that you will leave Botswana after the trip.
Tourism visa, single entry: BWP 300 (US$30). Tourism visa, multiple entry: BWP 500 (US$50). Fees are in Botswana pula, with the US dollar amounts as published by the government. Confirm the amount on the e-Visa portal when you apply.
7 to 14 days from the date of application.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 1 October 2026.
For visa options, validity and a fuller walk-through, see the Botswana visa guide.