Botswana Visa for Indian Citizens – Requirements from India

An Overview – Botswana Entry Requirements

Citizens of India require a visa to enter Botswana. Currently, the processing time for Botswana visas from India is quite high. We recommend giving yourselves at least 5+ weeks to get your Botswana visa issued.

If you are applying for a tourist visa from India, you should apply either from the Botswanan High Commission in New Delhi or the Botswana Consulate in Mumbai:

Botswana High Commission – New Delhi
Address: F-8/3 Vasant Vihar – New Delhi, 110057, India
Main Tel: +91-11-46537000
Main Fax: +91-11-46036191
E-mail: botind@gov.bw

The High Commission is open for visa application Monday–Friday, 9:00 to 13:00, and for visa collection Monday–Friday, 14:00 to 17:00, with the exception of Indian and Botswanan national holidays. Allow 10-12 days for visa processing.

Honorary Consulate of Botswana – Mumbai
Address: 405 Dharam Palace, 100-103, Patkar Marg – Mumbai, 400007, India
Main Tel: +91-22-23638002
Main Fax: +91-22-2369-2525

Botswana Visa On Arrival

Visa on arrival facility is not available for Indian citizens.

Botswana Visa Fees from India

Non-refundable visa application fee for a tourist visa: INR 3410

Please verify the latest charges with the Botswana High Commission or Consulate.

Documents required for a Botswana visa for Indian Citizens

• A completed application form, signed by the applicant
• Copy of your passport, on A4 paper, showing validity and photograph of applicant, attested by gazetted officer
• Passport should have minimum 6 months validity and at least 3 unused pages for stamps
• Cover letter stating purpose of visit
• Two (2) recent passport-sized, colour photographs
• Copy of your individual or group travel itinerary and hotel bookings
• Proof of return travel (copy of flight itinerary or confirmation slip including dates of travel from travel agent)
• Copy of previously issued visa or visa outcome (if applicable)
• Proof of funds: copy of international credit card and/or foreign currency endorsement on passport
• Proof of employment status
  • If employed, provide a typed letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, stating 1) that a leave of absence has been granted, 2) purpose and duration of the trip, and 3) that you will be returning to your current job.
  • If self-employed, provide a copy of your business license and tax returns.
  • If a student, provide an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester.
  • If retired, provide proof of your retirement fund.
• Certified bank statement for the last three (3) months
• Payment of the prescribed application fee
• Fingerprints of the applicant will be captured either at the time of application or upon arrival in Botswana

Please note that the Botswana visa India applicant must appear in person at the time of submission of application materials.

Botswana Visa application form

The Botswanan visa application form is available here: Botswanan Visa India Application Form

Please verify that you have the latest forms from the Botswana Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs website.

Botswana Visa for US Citizens

US Citizens travelling to Botswana for tourism purposes do not require a visa.

Botswana Visa for Indian Citizens – A Note

The above information about Botswana visas for Indian citizens is the best to our knowledge. We recommend you verify it with the Botswana High Commission in New Delhi if confused.

Also, we have heard from our guests that documents not mentioned above such as a marriage certificate is required for the issuance of a Botswana visa for Indian citizens. We request you to verify directly with the Botswana High Commission in New Delhi, India.

To learn more about Botswana safari tours and yellow requirements, visit our Botswana page.