Ethiopia passport → Botswana
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Botswana, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Region
- Southern Africa
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, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application 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 #85 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.