Basic Travel Requirements for Comorans visiting
Botswana
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Botswana Visa.
- An original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel and blank pages for stamps.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 x 44 mm) not older than six months with white background.
- Letter from current employer, copy of business license, an official letter from school for students or proof of retirement.
- Letter of invitation.
- Copy of bank statement for the last six months
- Proof of hotel booking/ reservation.
- Proof of funds.
- Flight reservation and return ticket.
- Birth certificate and letter of permission for minors.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Visa fees
Botswana Visa for Comorans
Facts about Botswana
Botswana is a country known for its beautiful landscape and nature reserves. The nature reserves in Botswana are defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. During the rainy season, the Okavango Delta becomes a maze of waterways, islands, and lakes. The massive Central Kalahari Game Reserve houses animals like giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs. Other popular destinations in Botswana include Chobe National Park, Okavango’s Moremi Game Reserve, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and Tsodilo Hills.
Botswana attracts over 2 million tourists each year.
Citizens of all European Union member states, Angola, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe can gain entry into Botswana visa-free for 90 days within a 12-month period.
Types of Botswana Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 21 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 21 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Botswana Visa
- An original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel and blank pages for stamps.
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 x 44 mm) not older than six months with white background.
- Letter from current employer, copy of business license, an official letter from school for students or proof of retirement.
- Letter of invitation.
- Copy of bank statement for the last six months
- Proof of hotel booking/ reservation.
- Proof of funds.
- Flight reservation and return ticket.
- Birth certificate and letter of permission for minors.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Visa fees
Botswana Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Botswana issues a tourist visa to individuals travelling for tourism, vacations and leisure purposes.
- This visa is valid for 90 days and costs 30 USD.
- A hotel reservation is required for all individuals who do not have a host.
- If you have a host, contact details and address of the host is required.
- Applicants are to have a detailed travel itinerary of their trip. The itinerary should state the place(s) to be visited during the trip and the duration of stay.
- Those that have a job are to present a letter from their employer. This letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and should state the applicant’s position at work, salary and that the applicant is on official leave.
- Fingerprints will be captured at the point of entry in Botswana. Applicants will be required to have their fingers captured as one of the requirements.
- Minors are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate and a letter of travel authorization from their parents or legal guardian.
- Botswana strictly enforces its laws controlling trade in animal products, often by means of spot checks for illegal products on roadways or at airports.
- Overstaying the duration of your visa is a serious offense. If you need to extend it, do so with at least a few months to go before your current one expires.
Botswana Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Individuals who want to conduct businesses in Botswana are eligible for this visa.
- If you intend to work and be paid in Botswana, you cannot use this visa.
- Applicants who own businesses are required to submit a copy of their business registration license and income tax returns.
- A copy of labor clearance/exemption is required if you will be staying for a month or more.
- Those travelling to attend a conference are to submit the meeting schedule and proof of registration for the conference.
- An invitation letter from your host company in Botswana is required. The letter should state the type of business to be carried out, the duration of the business and the financier of the trip.
- A return trip visa is compulsory. this will serve as proof that the applicant intends to return to home country at the expiration of the visa.
- All applicants must have an accommodation reservation valid for the duration of the business trip.
- Do not overstay your visa as this is an illegal act.
Botswana Visa Fees
Tourist visa
30.00 (USD)
Business visa
30.00 (USD)
Botswana Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Comoros
Botswana
There is currently no Botswana embassy in Comoros. Applicants can use the embassy/consulate in neighboring countries for their visa application.