🔑 How to enter Botswana from Russia

To enter Botswana, citizens of Russia need to follow several steps.

ℹ️ Please note that immigration authorities may request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation bookings, etc.).

• Before traveling to Botswana, ensure your Russia passport is valid. It must be valid for at least 6 months after entry into Botswana and have at least one blank page for the stamp.
• Present your Russia passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
• Obtain an entry stamp (or visa if required on arrival). You may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.

✅ Requirements for citizens of Russia when visiting Botswana visa-free.

• Citizens of Russia must present a valid passport. It must remain valid for the entire stay in Botswana and contain at least one blank page for an entry stamp.
• Citizens of Russia are advised to purchase travel medical insurance, as access to healthcare in Botswana is typically provided on a commercial basis.

🏢 Embassies and consulates of Russia in Botswana

• Embassy of Russia in Gaborone

Embassy of Russia in Gaborone

📍 Address: Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Botswana, Tawana Close 4711, Gaborone, Botswana, P.O. Box 81

☎ Phone: +267 395-33-89 +267 395-33-89 +267 395-29-30

📧 Email: botswana@mid.ru

💻 Website: https://botswana.mid.ru/ru/

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• Consular Division of the Russian Embassy in Gaborone

Consular Division of the Russian Embassy in Gaborone

📍 Address: Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Botswana, Tawana Close 4711, Gaborone, Botswana, P.O. Box 81

☎ Phone: +267 395-37-39 +267 395-29-30

📧 Email: gaborone@dks.ru

💻 Website: http://www.botswana.mid.ru

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❓ FAQ

• Do citizens of Russia need a visa to visit Botswana?

  Citizens of Russia do not need a visa to visit Botswana.

• How long can citizens of Russia stay in Botswana visa-free?

  The maximum stay in Botswana for citizens of Russia under the visa-free regime is 90 day(s).

• What happens if a citizen of Russia stays in Botswana longer than the allowed visa-free period?

  Overstaying the visa-free period in Botswana may result in a fine and, in serious cases, an entry ban. Leave the country before your authorized stay ends or legally extend it if possible.

• Do citizens of Russia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Botswana visa-free?

  Immigration authorities of Botswana may request proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket upon entry. It's recommended to carry these documents while traveling.

• What documents do citizens of Russia need to enter Botswana visa-free?

  Citizens of Russia must have a valid passport with at least six months validity remaining, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds for their stay in Botswana.

• Can a citizen of Russia work or study during a visa-free stay in Botswana?

  Visa-free stays in Botswana are usually for tourism only. To work or study in Botswana citizens of Russia generally need a specific visa; such activities are not allowed under a tourist status.