Ethiopia passport → Botswana

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Visa required in advance

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Botswana, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Botswana at a glance

Capital: Gaborone
Currency: Botswana pula (BWP)
Languages: English, Tswana
Calling code: +267
Region: Southern Africa

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Botswana for other passports

EthiopiaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Africa for Ethiopian passport holders

LesothoeVisa
NamibiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
EswatiniVisa required

Common questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Botswana, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Botswana?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Botswana?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Ethiopian citizens visit without a visa?

41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ethiopia passport ranks #84 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.