Botswana

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Telefonvorwahl

+267

Hauptstadt

Gaborone

Bevölkerung

2,6 Millionen

Einheimischer Name

Botswana

Region

Africa

Southern Africa

Zeitzone

Central Africa Time

UTC+02:00

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Botswana is a landlocked Southern African country known for world-class wildlife safaris, the Okavango Delta (UNESCO site and largest inland delta), stable democracy, and conservation success. English is the official language. Visitors are drawn to Okavango Delta mokoro (canoe) excursions, Chobe National Park elephant herds, Moremi Game Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and luxury safari lodges. Botswana prioritizes low-volume, high-value tourism, offering pristine wilderness experiences with exceptional wildlife viewing including the Big Five.

Visa Requirements for Botswana

Botswana offers visa-free entry to citizens of many countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU member states, and many African countries for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days. Visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months, proof of return or onward travel, and sufficient funds for their stay. Some nationalities can obtain visa on arrival at ports of entry. Those requiring advance visas should apply through Botswana embassies or high commissions, submitting application forms, passport photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, and financial documents. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from yellow fever endemic countries.

Gängige Visumtypen

Visa-Free Entry

Up to 90 days; passport must be valid 6 months; proof of onward travel and sufficient funds required; no fee.

For tourism or business visits for citizens of US, UK, Canada, EU, Australia, South Africa, and many other eligible nationalities.

Visa on Arrival

30 to 90 days depending on nationality; fee payable at entry; requires valid passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation.

For eligible nationalities not on visa-free list who can obtain visa at Botswana entry points including airports and land borders.

Tourist Visa (Advance)

Typically 30 to 90 days; apply through Botswana embassy or high commission; requires application form, photos, itinerary, hotel bookings.

For nationalities requiring advance visa processing before travel to Botswana for tourism purposes.

SADC Entry (Regional Nationals)

90 days visa-free for SADC nationals; must present valid passport or national ID; facilitates regional travel.

For citizens of Southern African Development Community member states traveling within the region.

Important Travel Information

Passport validity: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure. Ensure you have at least 2 blank visa pages.

Proof of onward travel: Immigration may require confirmed return or onward tickets and proof of sufficient funds (cash, cards, statements).

Yellow fever: Certificate required if arriving from or transiting through yellow fever endemic countries. Check current list before travel.

Städte mit Vertretungen

Wo dieses Land Botschaften oder Konsulate unterhält

Gaborone
Vertretungen vor Ort

Ausländische Vertretungen in Botswana

Diese Botschaften und Konsulate haben ihren Sitz in diesem Land. Wähle eine Vertretung, um Details und Kontaktinformationen zu öffnen.

Deutschland

Botswana

Gaborone
Vertretung öffnen
USA

Botswana

Gaborone
Vertretung öffnen

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