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Botswana visa for Bangladeshis

Botswana's government lists Bangladesh among Commonwealth countries whose citizens need a visa. The official tourism visa page says you can apply on the eVisa portal or at a Botswana mission and gives a document list and 7 to 14 working days processing. Fees and stay are marked partly verified because they come from ministry pages we could only partly read.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Yes. A Botswana government page lists Bangladesh under Commonwealth countries requiring visas.. Where to apply: Online at evisa.gov.bw, or in person at a Botswana embassy, consulate or immigration office with Form 1.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 31 October 2026Tourist visa (eVisa or mission)
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VISA NEEDED?

Yes. A Botswana government page lists Bangladesh under Commonwealth countries requiring visas.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Online at evisa.gov.bw, or in person at a Botswana embassy, consulate or immigration office with Form 1.

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PROCESSING TIME

7 to 14 working days.

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FEE

Government pages quote BWP 300 single entry (up to one month) and BWP 500 multiple entry (up to three months). Confirm for Bangladesh, and add any agent service charge.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Certified copy of passport pages 1 and 2, valid at least six months.

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PHOTOS

Two recent colour passport-size photos.

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TICKET / PROOF

Flight itinerary, accommodation bookings, trip itinerary and proof of intent to leave Botswana.

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YELLOW FEVER

Depends on travel history. Confirm.

Confirm with our office

How to apply

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  • Online applicants combine all documents into one PDF and use the eVisa portal; approval or rejection letters are accessed in the portal. In person, complete Form 1 and submit with documents.
  • If approved, the visa is printed at the office where you applied. If not printed, you may travel with the approval letter and the visa is printed at the port of entry.

Fee and stay

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  • Ministry pages list BWP 300 for single entry up to one month and BWP 500 for multiple entry up to three months; the visitor visa page also lists BWP 1,500 for multiple entry beyond three months. The tourism page itself shows no fee, so confirm before paying.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Botswana eVisa portal / Department of Immigration and Citizenship

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Address: Online; or any Regional or District Immigration Office, or a Botswana embassy or consulate

Phone: (+267) 361 1327 / 361 1371 / 361 1372 / 361 1340; toll free 0800 600 777

Hours: 7:30-12:45 and 13:45-16:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays

Website: evisa.gov.bw

Per the gov.bw tourism visa page. We found no confirmed Botswana mission in Dhaka; ask our office which mission handles Bangladesh applications.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Tourist visa documents (official page)

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  • Certified copy of passport pages 1 and 2, valid at least six months
  • Two recent colour passport-size photos
  • Covering letter stating reason for visit
  • Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings
  • Trip itinerary
  • Proof of intent to leave Botswana after the trip
  • Re-entry permit to country of residence, if required
  • Online: all documents combined into one PDF

Extra support by applicant type (our checklist, confirm)

Confirm with our office
  • Employed: employment letter and leave approval
  • Self-employed: trade licence and bank statement
  • Student: institution letter and sponsor support
  • Business visit: invitation letter from Botswana host or company
  • Minor: birth certificate and parent consent

Things to watch

  • Fee for Bangladesh and stay length should be confirmed before paying.
  • The official list asks for bookings. Use genuine bookings only.
  • Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with the Botswana authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Botswana?

A Botswana government page lists Bangladesh among countries whose citizens need a visa.

How long does it take?

The official tourism visa page says 7 to 14 working days.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. The Botswana authorities decide.