🇧🇼 Botswana visa requirements for Belarusian citizens
Belarusian citizens need an e-visa for Botswana, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Belarus passport holders
Before traveling to Botswana, Belarusian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Botswana government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Botswana immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Belarusian passport ranks #105 worldwide, opening 83 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (44 visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Botswana is not among them — it is one of the 85 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Motswana citizens traveling to Belarus face a different rule: visa required.
Across Southern Africa as a whole, 2 of 6 destinations are open to Belarusian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Botswana
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- Botswana pula (P)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
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Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Belarusian citizens need an e-visa for Botswana, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Belarusian citizens apply online for entry to Botswana?
Yes. Botswana offers an online e-visa for Belarus passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Botswana?
The currency in Botswana is the Botswana pula (P). The capital city is Gaborone.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Belarusian citizens traveling to Botswana. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Botswana embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Belarusian passport holders
Going the other way? Belarus visa requirements for Motswana citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.