Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalitiesfor 🇷🇺 Russia citizens travelling to 🇧🇼 Botswana

📋Required Documents7

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  eVisa fee ~USD 30 (BWP 300), single entry
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  Online application via the Department of Immigration eVisa portal
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  Passport bio-page scan, valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
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  Printed eVisa approval for the port of entry (decided in 7–14 working days; 30-day stay)
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  Proof of accommodation
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  Recent passport photo
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  Return or onward flight ticket

ℹ️What to Expect

Apply for your Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalities through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes approximately 10 days. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Botswana border. The government fee is USD 30.00. Always verify current requirements with the Botswana embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Yellow fever vaccination certificate

  Required if arriving from an endemic country.

🌐Why Russia passport holders need a visa for Botswana

Russia citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Botswana. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Russia passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.

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