Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Botswana
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Botswana Visa.
- Correctly completed visa application form (Form 1).
- A copy of the visa applicant’s passport page showing names, validity, and photograph of the passport bearer.
- Original passport which has a validity of more than 6 months with three unused pages.
- If you have applied previously for a visa to Botswana, a copy of the visa outcome should be attached.
- Cover letter from the applicant. If the applicant will be entering Botswana via road transport, his/her contacts should be specified on the cover letter.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation in Botswana.
- Travel schedule and flight itinerary.
Botswana Visa for Egyptians
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.
Homosexuality is illegal in Botswana. Tourists are advised to refrain from engaging in public display of affection with their spouse.
Types of Botswana Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | 21 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 21 working days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 21 working days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for Botswana Visa
- Correctly completed visa application form (Form 1).
- A copy of the visa applicant’s passport page showing names, validity, and photograph of the passport bearer.
- Original passport which has a validity of more than 6 months with three unused pages.
- If you have applied previously for a visa to Botswana, a copy of the visa outcome should be attached.
- Cover letter from the applicant. If the applicant will be entering Botswana via road transport, his/her contacts should be specified on the cover letter.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation in Botswana.
- Travel schedule and flight itinerary.
Botswana Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is granted to Egyptians who are traveling to Botswana for visits to their friends and relatives and also for tourism purposes.
- Foreigners visiting their friends or relatives in Botswana should ensure they have an invitation letter from their host. This invitation letter must state the contact information of the host in Botswana.
- A sworn statement from your host in Botswana is required.
- A copy of the host’s residence or work permit in the country should be submitted during the visa application.
- In case you will be traveling with your spouse and dependents, you are required to provide copies of your marriage certificate and your child’s birth certificate.
- Religious leaders traveling to Botswana should ensure that they are in possession of the certified copies of their ordination certificates.
- A confirmation of your employment status in Egypt is required. This could be a copy of your certificate of employment issued by your employer in Egypt.
- You should ensure that you go to the Embassy with your Egyptian residence permit.
- Minors traveling from Egypt to Botswana are required to be in possession of the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate. If they will be traveling with one or none of their parents, a letter signed by both parents, giving the minor consent to travel is required.
- If you want someone to collect your passport for you, you are required to present a letter authorizing the person to collect the passport for you.
Botswana Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Business Visa is issued to business-minded Egyptians traveling to Botswana to engage in business activities.
- You are required to present a letter of invitation from your host in Botswana. The letter should state the duration and the purpose of your visit in Botswana.
- If you have the intention of establishing a business in the country, your business profile is required.
- Foreigners who will be staying in Botswana for one month or more are required to obtain a labor clearance.
- Egyptians can also attend business meetings and seminars on this visa. Those who will be attending or organizing business meetings in Botswana should provide a copy of their meeting schedule.
- Copies of your host’s Certification of Incorporation, Trade License, and Share Certificate should be provided.
- Applicants of this visa should be aware that their fingerprints will be captured upon entry into Botswana.
- Holders of the diplomatic and the United Nations passport on official business in Botswana are not charged a visa fee.
- All applicants of this visa are advised to take malaria shots before leaving for the country.
Botswana Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa type is for foreign nationals who have been offered employment by an employer in Botswana.
- In some cases, you do not require a work permit to work. You are required to present a waiver from the department of labor and social security, if you are in this category.
- All others not in the waiver category are required to obtain copies of their work and residence permits.
- A letter from your employer in Botswana confirming that you have been offered employment is required. The letter must state your salary level and terms of employment.
- Copies of the company or organization’s certificate of incorporation, trade license, and bank statement should be provided.
- Upon entry into Botswana, you will be required to capture your biometric features.
- If you do not want to collect your visa yourself, ensure you write a letter authorizing someone else to pick the visa and passport on your behalf. The letter should include the person’s full names, ID, and contact numbers.
- Take malaria shots before leaving for Botswana.
- The visa fee paid is non-refundable.
Botswana Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
1500.00 (BWP)
Business visa
1500.00 (BWP)
Work visa
1500.00 (BWP)