Botswana for citizens of India

🔑 How to enter to Botswana from India

To enter Botswana, Indian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Botswana, check whether your Indian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Botswana and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Indian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Indian passport. You are allowed to stay in Botswana for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Indian citizens to visit Botswana with tourist visa

• Indian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Botswana. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Indian citizens on the territory of Botswana is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of India must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Botswana.

A Botswana tourist visa is required for Indian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Botswana, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Botswana tourist visa online.

🏢 List of Embassies and Consulates of Botswana in India

High commission of Botswana in New Delhi for India

👉 All Embassies of Botswana

✅ How to apply for Botswana tourist visa from India

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

🏢 Indian Embassies and Consulates in Botswana

High Commission of India, Gaborone, Botswana

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of India require a visa to visit the Botswana?

   Indian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Botswana.

2. How long Indian citizens are allowed to stay in Botswana without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Botswana for citizens of India for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Indian passport holder stays in Botswana longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Botswana is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Botswana is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of India need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Botswana without a visa?

   Botswana immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Indian citizens to enter Botswana without a visa?

   Indian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Botswana.

6. Can Indian work or study during the visa-free stay in Botswana?

   The Botswana visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Botswana Indian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.

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