BOTSWANA TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST

Requirements for visa application

1.  Fully completed Immigration Supplementary Form 1. [by applicant]
2. Applicant’s certified copies of passport pages  [ showing validity, photograph & history]
3. Two recent coloured passport size photos
4.  Covering letter from the host.
5.  A certified copy of host’s national identity/residence & work permit/exemption certificate.
6. Certified copies  of trade licence, certificate of incorporation, share certificate of host if operating a business [except for tourists]
7.  If previously applied for visa please attach a copy of the outcome.
8. Employment/ business - relevant information/documents is required [offer/invitation letter, contract & confirmation of employment including relevant qualifications].
9. If coming by road please specify on the covering letter & include contact details [address & phone]
10. Travel schedule /flight itinerary/bookings.

Additional requirements

Visitors; (a)  less than 3 months - P1000

     (b)  3 months to 2 years - P150

1. Sworn statement/affidavit from the host [personal appearance of the host for oath]

2. A copy of hotel/lodge bookings or residential address of the host.

3. Copies of marriage/birth certificates   [spouse/dependents]

4. Certified copies of ordination certificates for religious leaders.

5. Return visa or residence permit from country of residence

6. Copies of admission letters and/or study permit for children of residents schooling outside Botswana

Business; P1500

   1. Business profile if coming to establish business.

2. Labour exemption certificate if coming for a month or more.

3. Meeting schedule [if coming to attend or organize meeting]

4. Confirmation of employment/ release letter from employment

Employment; P1000

1. Waiver from department of labour or copies of work and residence permits.

2. Employment offer letter or confirmation of employment.

Investors; P1500

1. Copies of work and residence permits.

2. Certificate of incorporation, trade licence, share certificate & list directors.

3. Financial statement.

Tourists; P500

1.Tour plan or copy of travel schedule.

2. Hotel bookings.

NB: Copies of all required documents should be certified by relevant authorities.
Please provide contact details for communication purpose.
Upon collection please bring documents of identification and original payment receipt.