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BotswanaDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Botswana in 2026?
Chinese citizens must obtain an e-Visa to visit Botswana for tourism, visiting friends/family, or business. The e-Visa system simplifies the process, eliminating the need to mail passports to an embassy.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Register on the e-Visa Portal
Create an account on the official Botswana e-Visa website. Log in to start your application and select your visa category.
Upload Documents and Pay
Fill out the required information, upload scanned copies of your passport and supporting documents, and pay the visa processing fee online.
Receive e-Visa Approval
Processing typically takes 7-14 working days. Once approved, you will receive the e-Visa via email. Print it out to carry with your passport.
Required Documents
- —Valid Chinese passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- —Recent passport-sized photograph
- —Flight itinerary (round-trip or onward)
- —Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings) or a letter of invitation
- —Certified copy of the host's Omang (ID card) if visiting family/friends
Important Tips
- •Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and legible to prevent delays or rejection.
- •Do not finalize non-refundable travel arrangements until you have received your approved e-Visa.
- •If you are planning to cross borders into neighboring countries (like Zimbabwe or Zambia for Victoria Falls) and return, apply for a multiple-entry e-Visa.
- •Carry a printed copy of your e-Visa during your entire stay in Botswana.
Easiest Way to Get It
Applying online via the official Botswana e-Visa portal is the only and easiest method, providing a streamlined process directly from your computer.
Latest Visa News: China ↔ Botswana
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Botswana has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to e-visa.
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