Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalitiesfor 🇳🇴 Norwegian citizens travelling to 🇧🇼 Botswana

📋Required Documents8

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  Online application via the Department of Immigration eVisa portal (no embassy visit)
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  Passport bio-page scan, valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
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  Recent passport photo
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  Return or onward flight ticket
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  Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)
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  eVisa fee ~USD 30 (BWP 300), single entry
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  Printed eVisa approval to present at the port of entry (decided in 7–14 working days)
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  Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalities, book an appointment at the nearest Botswana embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 10 days. The government fee is USD 30.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Botswana embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Norwegian passport holders need a visa for Botswana

Norwegian citizens require a visa to enter Botswana based on the current immigration requirements set by Botswana's government. Norwegian passport holders must apply through the Botswana embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

🔗More Botswana Visa Options

• Botswana Residence Permit — retirees, self-funded, investors & dependants; up to 5 years →
• Botswana Tourist Visa →
• Botswana Work Permit — employer-applied; localisation test; up to 5 years →