Russia for citizens of Botswana

🔑 How to enter to Russia from Botswana

To enter Russia, Botswana 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 Russia, check whether your Botswana passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Russia and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Botswana passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Botswana passport. You are allowed to stay in Russia for 30 days.

✅ Requirements for Botswana citizens to visit Russia with tourist visa

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

❓ FAQ

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

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

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

   The maximum duration of stay in Russia for citizens of Botswana for a visa-free stay is 30 days.

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

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Russia is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Russia 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 Botswana need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Russia without a visa?

   Russian 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 Botswana citizens to enter Russia without a visa?

   Botswana 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 Russia.

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

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