Botswana eVisa Types

Personal Visits & Activities

You can:

• Visit friends and relatives
• Attend social or cultural events
• Receive medical treatment
• Join short recreational courses

You cannot:

• Take any job in Botswana
• Provide services or sell goods

Travel & Leisure Trips

You can:

• Go sightseeing and explore attractions
• Visit national parks and cities
• Enjoy holidays and short trips

You cannot:

• Work or earn income in Botswana
• Provide paid services

Business & Professional Visits

You can:

• Attend meetings and conferences
• Join seminars or business events
• Conduct business discussions

You cannot:

• Take up employment
• Earn income within Botswana

Work & Assignments

You can:

• Take up authorised employment
• Join internships or research work
• Perform official work assignments
• Engage in voluntary services

You cannot:

• Work outside the approved role or terms

Education & Training

You can:

• Enrol in academic programmes
• Attend institutional courses
• Join short-term education programs

You cannot:

• Work unless specifically authorised

Investment & Business Management

You can:

• Manage or run investment projects
• Visit as a company director
• Oversee business operations

You cannot:

• Take up unrelated employment

Official & Government Visits

You can:

• Perform diplomatic duties
• Represent your country
• Attend official missions

You cannot:

• Use the visa for personal or commercial activities

Short Transit Stay

You can:

• Leave the airport during a layover
• Stay briefly before onward travel
• Facilitate transport or tour operations

You cannot:

• Stay beyond the transit purpose or duration