Do Pakistani passport holders need a tourist visa for Botswana?

e-Visa (90 days). Maximum stay is 90 days. Apply: https://www.gov.bw/visa-applications/visa-application-tourism-visa

How much does a Botswana tourist visa cost?

Cost varies. Check the official source linked on this page for current fees.

How long does it take to get a Botswana tourist visa?

Processing time varies. Apply well in advance of your planned travel.

Captivating sunrise illuminating the snow-capped peaks of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan.

A warthog skull hanging on a tree in the Botswana savanna under a clear blue sky.

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Can a Pakistani traveller visit Botswana?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Pakistani travellers

Caution

Pakistani passport: refusal-rate sensitive across Schengen, UK, Canada, Australia

Pakistani applicants face above-baseline refusal rates for visit visas in most major destinations (typically 30–60%). Robust documentation makes a meaningful difference: bank statements showing 6+ months of consistent income, employer letter, prior international travel, detailed itinerary, hotel bookings, and travel insurance.

Most Pakistani travellers apply for an e-Visa online before they travel — it's a quick form, usually approved within a few days when heading to Botswana for tourism.

The route most travellers use is the e-Visa (90 days). Stays go up to 90 days per visit.

There's a moderate amount of paperwork — approval depends heavily on the documents and circumstances you can show.

Straight from gov.bw.

e-VisaTourism

e-Visa (90 days)

Max stay: 90days
Processing: —
Fee: —

Apply on official sitegov.bw

Difficulty7/10·Realism6/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Moderate paperwork

7/10

Some paperwork and processing time. Start a few weeks ahead.

Why this score?

—Online e-Visa — no embassy appointment

Approval realism

Approval depends on you

6/10

Approval depends heavily on the documents and circumstances you can show. Read the warning above — it points to what tends to move the needle.

What drives this score?

—e-Visa applications are commonly approved when documentation is complete
-2Pakistani passport — Pakistani passport: refusal-rate sensitive across Schengen, UK, Canada, Australia

Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

1
Check your passport validity
60+ days before
Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
2
Gather supporting documents
45+ days before
You'll need: Valid passport; Online application before travel; Print or digital copy of approved e-visa.
3
Submit the e-Visa application online
14+ days before
Apply directly at the official portal. Save the reference number — you'll need it for arrival.
4
Track the application; print the approval
7+ days before
Print or save a clear PDF of the approved visa. Airlines check this at check-in.
5
On the day of travel
day of travel
Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

Show full requirements, fees, and source

Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

Valid passport
Online application before travel
Print or digital copy of approved e-visa

View primary source (gov.bw) →

What you'll need

Tourism visa for Botswana

Specific to Pakistani passport holders.

Start ~0–8 weeks before your intended travel date.

Order these first — they have the longest lead time

Valid passport
Identity2–8 weeks
Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your departure date, with two or more blank pages.
How: Renew via your own country's passport office if expiring within 12 months.

Then gather these

Recent bank statements
Financial1–5 days
Usually 3–6 months of statements showing you can support yourself during the trip. Required for most embassy-issued tourist visas.
How: Download PDFs from your bank's online portal. Some consulates require originals stamped by the bank.
Passport-style photograph
Identity1–3 days
A recent biometric photo to the destination's specifications. Most consulates require their own dimensions, not your home country's.
How: Any high-street photo studio, or app-based services that meet ICAO 9303 spec.
Online visa application form
Application1–3 days
The destination's online form (DS-160 for US, gov.uk for UK, IRCC portal for Canada, ImmiAccount for Australia, e-Visa portal for most others).
How: Apply directly on the destination government website — never via a third-party paid service.
Proof of accommodation
Purpose evidence1–3 days
Hotel bookings, an AirBnB reservation, or an invitation letter from a host covering the dates of your stay.
How: Book refundable hotels (Booking.com Free Cancellation), or get a notarised invitation letter from your host.
Application fee payment
Application1 day
Payable to the destination government directly. Fees range from ~$25 (e-Visas) to $2,500+ (US EB-1).
How: Card payment on the destination's portal. Receipt required for the application.
Onward or return ticket
Purpose evidence1 day
Proof you intend to leave the country before your permitted stay expires. Most short-stay visas and visa-free entries require this.
How: Book a refundable flight or use a 24-hour hold from an OTA. Border officers can check the booking.
Travel medical insurance
Financial1 day
Schengen and many other tourist visas require €30,000 / $50,000 minimum medical cover for the duration of your stay.
How: Buy from SafetyWing, World Nomads, Allianz, or any insurer that issues a Schengen-compliant certificate.

Sources & references

Every link below is a primary government source. We aggregate; the source is the authority. If anything on this page disagrees with a link below, the link wins.

Where this page's data came from

e-Visa (90 days)gov.bw

Your country's foreign-affairs ministry

Pakistan Online Visavisa.nadra.gov.pk

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Who needs a visa for Botswana?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.