Burkina Faso passport → Botswana
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Botswana?
eVisa (apply online)
Burkinabe passport holders need an eVisa for Botswana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Region
- Southern Africa
Botswana for other passports
- Burkina FasoeVisa
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 Burkinabe passport holders
NamibiaVisa on arrival90 days
LesothoeVisa
EswatiniVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
Common questions
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Burkinabe passport holders need an eVisa for Botswana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Burkinabe citizens stay in Botswana?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Burkinabe citizens get a visa on arrival in Botswana?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Burkinabe citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Burkina Faso passport ranks #72 of 94 (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.