🇻🇳Vietnam

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Vietnam to Botswana visa requirements

Q: Is there a visa on arrival for Vietnamese passport holders?

Botswana directs visa-required nationals to apply in advance through the eVisa portal. Do not rely on visa on arrival; obtain the eVisa before departure.

Q: How long does the eVisa take to process?

The official guidance is 7 to 14 working days. Apply at least 2-3 weeks before your trip to allow a buffer.

Q: How long can I stay in Botswana on a tourist eVisa?

Tourist visas are typically issued for stays of up to 30 days per entry. Extensions can be requested at the Department of Immigration inside Botswana.

Q: How much does the Botswana eVisa cost?

The government fee for a single-entry tourist visa is about 300 BWP (roughly USD 30), paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Q: Where do I apply for the Botswana eVisa?

Apply on the official portal at https://evisa.gov.bw. There is no resident Botswana embassy in Vietnam, so the online route is the practical option.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Botswana. The most practical option is the Botswana eVisa, applied for online before travel at the official portal evisa.gov.bw. Vietnam is not on Botswana's visa-exempt list (Botswana waives visas mainly for Commonwealth citizens and countries with visa-abolition agreements; Vietnam qualifies for neither). A visa is therefore mandatory for tourism. Since 2023 Botswana has run an electronic visa system at evisa.gov.bw, so Vietnamese travelers can apply entirely online rather than visiting an embassy (there is no resident Botswana embassy in Vietnam). The eVisa tourist category is typically issued as a single-entry visa allowing a stay of up to 30 days, with the visa valid for use within about 3 months of issue. Applicants upload a passport copy valid at least 6 months, passport photos, a cover letter, flight and accommodation bookings, and an itinerary, combined into one PDF for online filing. Official processing is quoted at 7 to 14 days, so apply at least 2-3 weeks before departure. The government fee is modest (around 300 BWP / about USD 30 for single entry). Always carry the approval printout, as it is presented to the immigration officer who grants the actual entry stamp on arrival.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

eVisa (electronic tourist visa) - visa required, applied online

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country at Immigration)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry options available for some categories)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. 300 BWP (about USD 30) government fee for single-entry tourist visa

consular fee only

Processing time

7-14 working days (official); apply 2-3 weeks ahead

standard track

Validity

Use within ~3 months of issue date

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Botswana. Plan to obtain a tourist eVisa before you travel.

· Visa required· Apply before departure

/02

Gather required documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, two recent color passport photos, a cover letter stating your purpose of visit, confirmed flight itinerary, accommodation bookings, and a trip itinerary.

· Passport 6+ months· One combined PDF for online

/03

Create an account on evisa.gov.bw

Go to the official Botswana eVisa portal at https://evisa.gov.bw, register, and start a new Tourism Visa application.

· Official portal· Tourism category

/04

Complete the form and upload documents

Fill in personal and travel details and upload your documents as a single combined PDF where required.

· Form 1 equivalent· PDF upload

/05

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the government fee (about 300 BWP) using a Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.

· Card payment· ~300 BWP

/06

Receive approval and print it

Wait 7-14 working days for processing, download the approval letter, print it, and carry it with your passport for inspection on arrival in Botswana.

· Print approval· Show on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredTwo recent color passport-size photographs

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredCompleted online eVisa application on evisa.gov.bw

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredCover letter stating purpose and duration of visit

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed return/onward flight itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel bookings or host invitation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredDocuments combined into a single PDF for upload

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredVisa or MasterCard for online fee payment

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesGovernment of Botswana - Tourism Visa Application Botswana Tourism Organisation - Countries Requiring Visas Botswana eVisa Portal (official)

Application link included: Government of Botswana - Tourism Visa Application

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist eVisa government fee (single entry)~300 BWPAbout USD 30; paid online by card on evisa.gov.bw

Multiple-entry visa feeHigher than single entryApplies if a multiple-entry category is selected

Optional agency / facilitation feeVariesOnly if using a third-party service; not required when applying via the official portal

Total estimate300 BWP (~USD 30) — USD 100+ (with optional third-party service fees)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa processing

7-14 working days

Standard government processing via evisa.gov.bw; apply at least 2-3 weeks before departure.

Third-party expedited service

Varies (often quoted faster, fees higher)

Commercial agencies handle the same application for an added fee; not necessary if you apply directly.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Vietnam not on visa-exempt list

Botswana waives visas mainly for Commonwealth citizens and countries with visa-abolition agreements; Vietnam is in neither group.

High

/02

No mutual visa-waiver agreement

There is no bilateral visa-abolition agreement between Vietnam and Botswana that would allow visa-free entry.

High

/03

eVisa system in place

Botswana's electronic visa portal lets Vietnamese travelers apply online instead of visiting an embassy.

Medium

/04

No Botswana embassy in Vietnam

The online eVisa is the practical channel since there is no resident Botswana mission in Vietnam.

Medium

/05

Standard tourist entry rules

Tourism is a recognized eVisa category with defined documents and a short-stay limit.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Vietnam to Botswana route verified

Confirmed via Government of Botswana and Botswana Tourism Organisation that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are visa-required and should use the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw); fee ~300 BWP, processing 7-14 working days, stay up to 30 days.

/09 — The questions