Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalitiesfor 🌍 Zambia citizens travelling to 🇧🇼 Botswana
Zambia citizens are required to obtain a Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalities before travelling to Botswana. You must submit a formal application at the Botswana embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents7
- ✓eVisa fee ~USD 30 (BWP 300), single entry
- ✓Online application via the Department of Immigration eVisa portal
- ✓Passport bio-page scan, valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- ✓Printed eVisa approval for the port of entry (decided in 7–14 working days; 30-day stay)
- ✓Proof of accommodation
- ✓Recent passport photo
- ✓Return or onward flight ticket
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalities, book an appointment at the nearest Botswana embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 10 days. The government fee is USD 30.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Botswana embassy or official government website before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Required if arriving from an endemic country.
🌐Why Zambia passport holders need a visa for Botswana
Zambia citizens require a visa to enter Botswana based on the current immigration requirements set by Botswana's government. Zambia passport holders must apply through the Botswana embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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- Botswana Work Permit — employer-applied; localisation test; up to 5 years →