Botswana

A narrow emergency facility for a non-citizen carrying out an immediate engagement for no more than seven days.

For a non-citizen whose immediate paid employment or profit-making engagement will not exceed three months.

Entry visa for visa-required people travelling for employment, internship, research, work or voluntary service who already hold valid work and residence permits.

For a non-citizen taking paid employment in Botswana with an advertised post, employment contract and relevant qualifications.

For a non-citizen working in or operating an investment in Botswana for profit.

For a researcher approved by the relevant Botswana ministry and, if foreign, holding the required temporary residence status.

Entry visa for visa-required students who already hold a valid Botswana study or research permit.

For a supported dependant aged 18 to 25 or aged 65 or older, including a student dependant where applicable.

For the foreign spouse of a Botswana citizen, supported by the citizen spouse.

For a non-citizen seeking to remain beyond the visitation period with documented means of support or maintenance.

For a lawful resident with at least five continuous years in Botswana who meets character, contribution, standing and support requirements.

For an established investor whose business record may support permanent residence before five years of stay.

For visa-required business visitors carrying out documented meetings or business activity without taking local employment.

For an investor seeking Botswana's named Investment Visa, subject to direct consular confirmation of the case-specific eligibility and documents.

For visa-required non-citizens travelling to Botswana for recreation.

For visa-required nationals visiting friends or relatives; employment, services and sales are prohibited.

For a person in Botswana seeking protection because they cannot safely return to their country of origin.

Only for a person who held Botswana citizenship by birth or descent before renouncing it. Foreign spouses and children born after renunciation are excluded unless they qualify independently by birth or descent.

For visa-required travellers passing through Botswana, including qualifying transporters and tour operators.