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    Visa Requirements

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    The document outlines the visa requirements for entry into Botswana which include submitting a completed visa application form, certified copies of passport pages and identity documents, a covering letter, proof of accommodation, and payment of a non-refundable application fee. Additional documents such as employment verification, travel itinerary, qualifications, and fingerprints may be required depending on the visa category of visitor, business, employment, or investor. All copies submitted must be certified and applications should allow at least 21 working days for processing.

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    Visa Requirements

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    The document outlines the visa requirements for entry into Botswana which include submitting a completed visa application form, certified copies of passport pages and identity documents, a covering letter, proof of accommodation, and payment of a non-refundable application fee. Additional documents such as employment verification, travel itinerary, qualifications, and fingerprints may be required depending on the visa category of visitor, business, employment, or investor. All copies submitted must be certified and applications should allow at least 21 working days for processing.

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    The document outlines the visa requirements for entry into Botswana which include submitting a completed visa application form, certified copies of passport pages and identity documents, a covering letter, proof of accommodation, and payment of a non-refundable application fee. Additional documents such as employment verification, travel itinerary, qualifications, and fingerprints may be required depending on the visa category of visitor, business, employment, or investor. All copies submitted must be certified and applications should allow at least 21 working days for processing.

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    Visa Requirements

    Uploaded by

    Millie Shoniwa
    The document outlines the visa requirements for entry into Botswana which include submitting a completed visa application form, certified copies of passport pages and identity documents, a covering letter, proof of accommodation, and payment of a non-refundable application fee. Additional documents such as employment verification, travel itinerary, qualifications, and fingerprints may be required depending on the visa category of visitor, business, employment, or investor. All copies submitted must be certified and applications should allow at least 21 working days for processing.

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    VISA REQUIREMENTS 1. Fully completed visa application form (Form 1).

    2. Certified (notarized) copies of passport pages of applicant (showing validity and photograph of bearer)

    3. Covering letters from the applicant

    4. A certified copy of the host, national identity/residence permit, work permit/exemption certificate/naturalization certificate

    5. Certified copies of Certificate of Incorporation, Trade License, Share Certificate of host if running a business(except for tourists)

    6. A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE of BWP500.00 per application in Money Order

    7. If previously applied for visa, PLEASE ATTACH THE COPY OF VISA OUTCOME

    8. Copies of RELEVANT qualifications except for visitors and tourists

    9. If coming by road specify on the covering letter and remember to include your contact telephone numbers

    10. Travel schedule/flight itinerary/hotel bookings

    11. Letter of confirmation of employment/contract of employment or offer letter

    12. Finger prints of applicant will either be captured upon receipt of the application or at the point of entry in Botswana. (Applicants will be required to have their finger captured as one of the requirements)

    13. The passport of the applicant must have the validity period of six months and above with three or more unused pages.

    14. Applicants who would not be collecting their visa (endorsed in the passport) shall be requested to write a letter authorizing whoever will be collecting their visa and passports including their full names, ID or passport numbers and contact numbers to the Embassy.

    PLUS: VISITORS 1. Invitation letter from the host

    2. Sworn statement from the host (personal appearance of the host to the nearest Immigration office in Botswana to fill in the affidavit)

    3. A copy of hotel/lodge bookings or state residential address where the applicant will be staying

    4. Copies of certified marriage and birth certificates (in case of married couples/dependents)

    5. Certified copies of ordination certificates of religious leaders

    6. Business profile if coming to establish a business (host)

    7. Return visa or residence permit from the country of residence

    BUSINESS 1. Invitation letter from the host or facilitator in Botswana

    2. Business profile if coming to establish a business

    3. Certified copies of ordination certificate for religious leaders

    4. Labour clearance/exemption if coming for a month or more

    5. Meeting schedule (coming to attend or organize a meeting)

    EMPLOYMENT 1. Waiver from department of labour and social security or copies of work and residence permits

    2. Employment offer letter

    INVESTORS 1. Copies of work and residence permits

    2. Certified copies of certificate of incorporation, trade license, share certificate, list of directors, bank statement.

    TOURISTS 1. Tour plan or copy of travel schedule

    2. Confirmation of bookings at hotels/lodges

    ALL COPIES SHOULD BE CERTIFIED (NOTARIZED) AND PLEASE DONT FORGET TO INCLUDE CONTACT NUMBERS NOTE Visa fee is non-refundable Allow at least 21 working days for visa processing Personal checks are not accepted. Yellow Fever Vaccination is not a requirement to enter Botswana. Malaria shots are advised.

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