Burundi to Botswana visa requirements
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival or apply in advance for tourism visits to Botswana.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Burundi travellers need to know
If you hold a Burundi passport and plan to visit Botswana for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival or apply in advance for tourism visits to Botswana.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Passport rule: Certified copy of passport pages 1-2 with validity of at least 6 months
Visa on arrival available at immigration offices. Processing time 7-14 days for advance applications, or same-day for visa on arrival. Always confirm current fees and requirements.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Burundi to Botswana.
Entry requirements
- Tourism visa allows stays up to one month (extendable with justification).
- Apply online through Botswana e-Visa system or at immigration offices/embassies.
- Single entry visa costs BWP 300 (US$30), multiple entry up to 5 years costs BWP 500 (US$50).
- Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival available at immigration offices. Processing time 7-14 days for advance applications, or same-day for visa on arrival. Always confirm current fees and requirements.
How to prepare (Burundi → Botswana)
- 1
Confirm Burundi passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Botswana.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Burundi passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Botswana
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundi citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Burundi travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Botswana. Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival or apply in advance for tourism visits to Botswana.
How long can I stay in Botswana on a Burundi passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Botswana immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Burundi travellers carry to Botswana?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Botswana entry rules officially?
Start with: Government of Botswana — Visa Application – Tourism Visa; Botswana Department of Immigration and Citizenship — Visa Requirements; Botswana e-Visa Portal. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Government of Botswana — Visa Application – Tourism Visa
- Botswana Department of Immigration and Citizenship — Visa Requirements
- Botswana e-Visa Portal
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.