Botswana Business E-Visa: Apply Online for Your Visit

Apply online for the Botswana Business e-Visa with us today!

Last updated: December 2023

Embark on your business journey to Botswana with the Botswana Business eVisa. Botswana's growing economy, especially in mining and tourism, provides various investment opportunities.

At iVisa, we make your business visa application quick and effortless, letting you focus on your professional goals. Get ready to explore Botswana's thriving business landscape with ease!

What is the Botswana Business e-Visa?

The Botswana Business Visa is a digital visa that facilitates the entry of international business travelers into Botswana.

The Botswana Business Visa can be applied for online, eliminating the need to visit an embassy or consulate. This streamlines the application process, making it more convenient for business travelers.

Note that you can use the following entry points with the Business e-Visa:

• Airports: Gaborone International Airport (GBR), Francistown Airport (FRW), Maun International Airport (MUB), Kasane International Airport (GLA), and Selibe Phikwe Airport (SEB).

• Land border posts: Ramokgwebana Border Post, Kazungula Border Post, Pontdrift Border Post, and Tlokweng Border Post.

• Seaports: Kedia Anchorage, Orapa Anchorage, and Selebi Phikwe Anchorage.

What can I do with the Botswana Business e-Visa?

These are the activities you can do in Botswana with this visa:

• Consulting with business associates.

• Attending business-related conferences or conventions.

• Negotiating contracts.

• Handling inheritances.

What can’t I do with the Botswana Business e-Visa?

Keep in mind that foreign citizens can’t enter Botswana with this visa to:

• Reside in the country.

• Work.

• Do tourist activities.

Eligibility criteria to apply for the Botswana Business e-Visa

To be eligible for this Botswana Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

• You’re from one of the eligible countries (read more below).

• You currently don’t have another valid visa for Botswana.

• Intend to visit the country for business purposes only. If you need a Botswana Tourist Visa, check this page instead.

Who must apply for the Botswana Visa for business?

To find out if you require this business visa to enter Botswana, use our handy Visa Checker Tool and apply instantly online!

Botswana Business e-Visa validity: How long is it valid?

When applying for the Botswana Business eVisa you can choose between:

• The Botswana Single-Entry Business eVisa: valid for one entry with a maximum stay of 90 days.
• The Botswana Multiple-Entry Business eVisa: valid for multiple entries with a maximum stay of 90 days.

Botswana Business e-Visa: Required documents

To apply for this visa, the following supporting documents must be submitted:

• Your valid passport. Make sure it is valid for 6 months from your intended arrival date.

• Your application photo.

• Invitation letter. Should be obtained from the Botswana host company, along with a letter of intent from your company detailing with your activities in Botswana.

• Meeting schedule provided by the inviting company.

• Business registration of the inviting company.

We’ll contact you by email if we need more information or documentation for your Botswana Visa application!

How to apply for the Botswana Business e-Visa

With our simplified application and constant guidance, you can apply for this visa in just 15 minutes!

• Step 1: Fill out your information via our simplified visa application form on our website or using the iVisa app. Always double-check all information to avoid errors.

• Step 2: Select your preferred processing time and pay the processing and visa fees securely online using a debit or credit card, Venmo, or PayPal.

• Step 3: Upload the required documents and await approval!

Once approved, the e-Visa is sent to you via email and can be printed out to be presented upon arrival in Botswana.

Botswana Business e-Visa costs and processing times

The Botswana Business e-Visa fees can vary based on the applicant's nationality. We currently offer one processing option for the Botswana Business e-Visa:

• Standard processing: This takes up to 7 days and costs USD $79.99, excluding the government visa fees.

• The Botswana Single-Entry Business eVisa government fee costs USD $37.00.

• The Botswana Multiple-Entry Business eVisa government fee costs USD $112.

The government fee is included in the total price on our website for your convenience.

Botswana entry requirements or restrictions

There are no COVID-19 requirements for entering Botswana.

Differences between the Botswana Business e-Visa and the regular Botswana e-Visa

The Botswana Business e-Visa and the regular Botswana e-Visa, while similar in their digital nature and application process, are designed for different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Here are the key differences:

Botswana Business e-Visa:

• Purpose: Specifically for business-related activities like attending meetings and conferences and exploring business opportunities.

• Documentation: Requires business-specific documents such as invitation letters from Botswana companies, details of business meetings, or proof of business affiliations.

• Restrictions: Strictly limits activities to business-related purposes; tourism or employment is not allowed.

Regular Botswana e-Visa (Tourist Visa):

• Purpose: Designed for tourists visiting for leisure, sightseeing, visiting friends or family, and other non-business activities.

• Documentation: Requires standard tourist documentation such as hotel bookings, travel itinerary, and proof of sufficient funds for the stay.

• Restrictions: Geared towards tourism activities; does not permit business activities or employment.

Need more info about the Botswana Business e-Visa?

Do you have questions about the application for the Botswana Business e-Visa or another document? Contact our customer support team via online chat or email us at [email protected] for assistance.