Botswana Residence Permit — retirees, self-funded, investors & dependants; up to 5 yearsfor 🇮🇳 India citizens travelling to 🇧🇼 Botswana
India citizens are required to obtain a Botswana Residence Permit — retirees, self-funded, investors & dependants; up to 5 years 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 Documents6
- ✓Comprehensive medical/health insurance cover
- ✓Medical report
- ✓Passport valid for the permit period plus passport photos
- ✓Police clearance certificate from your country of residence
- ✓Proof of sufficient income or savings to live without local employment
Pension, investments or other passive income.
- ✓Residence permit application to the Department of Immigration (fee ~BWP 1,500 / ~USD 110)
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Botswana Residence Permit — retirees, self-funded, investors & dependants; up to 5 years, 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 60 days. The government fee is USD 110.00. 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)
- ○Investors: company registration and proof of invested capital
- ○Permit up to 5 years, renewable; path to permanent residence
🌐Why India passport holders need a visa for Botswana
India citizens require a visa to enter Botswana based on the current immigration requirements set by Botswana's government. India 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
🔗More Botswana Visa Options
- Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalities →
- Botswana Visa-Free Entry — 90 days for ~100 nationalities (Okavango, Chobe, Kalahari) →
- Botswana Work Permit — employer-applied; localisation test; up to 5 years →