Entry GuidanceWhat to know before travelling to Botswana
Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.
01Tourist & Leisure
Visitor requirements
Valid passport
Return/onward travel
Accommodation confirmation
Proof of sufficient funds
Travel itinerary
Yellow fever certificate where applicable
Supporting documents if requested
Passport & documentsWhere to Confirm Entry: Botswana High Commission in Nairobi. Botswana also maintains an official eVisa service for nationalities requiring visas.
02Business Travel
Business requirements
Valid passport
Return/onward travel
Business invitation
Employer/company letter
Accommodation details
Proof of funds
Supporting business documents
03Passport Context
Kenyan passport holders
Where to Confirm Entry: Botswana High Commission in Nairobi. Botswana also maintains an official eVisa service for nationalities requiring visas.
Kenyan residents using other passportsRequirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.
04Application Route
How and where to apply
Embassy / missionHigh Commission of Botswana • Gigiri Drive, off United Nations Avenue, Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 712 3412/4
Processing guidanceConfirm current passport-specific entry requirements with the High Commission before travel.