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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoYes
AustralianYesNoYes
CanadianYesNoYes
USAYesNoYes
OtherEUYes1Yes
JapaneseYesNoYes


Passports
Passports valid for at least six months required by all.

Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart above (except 1. nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cameroon, Dominica, Ghana, India, Kiribati, The Maldives, Nigeria, Pakistan, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu and Vanuatu who do need a visa);
(c) nationals of Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Serbia & Montenegro, Switzerland and Uruguay and Zimbabwe;
(d) transit passengers provided continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft and not leaving the airport.


Types of visa and cost
General Entry: £60 (single- or multiple-entry).

Cost of Visa Conversion Table
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


Validity
Maximum of 90 days from the date of issue.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) Two completed application forms. (b) Two recent colour passport-size photos. (c) Passport valid for at least six months, with at least one blank page. (d) Fee (cash or postal order only). (e) Tourists must be able to produce evidence of their itinerary in Botswana. (f) Letter of invitation or letter of offer of employment if travelling on business.

Working days required
One to three.

Temporary residence
Anyone wishing to stay for more than 90 days should contact the Immigration and Passport Control Officer, PO Box 942, Gaborone.


   
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