Requirements for American citizen to enter Botswana for three months

I am an American citizen and will soon be traveling to Botswana, where I'll be staying for three months with a church. What are the entry requirements? Will I need proof of sufficient funds for my stay and, if so, how do I prove that?

I will be transiting in Johannesburg, South Africa. Does this have any other requirements?

Best Answer

Botswana is open for tourists, you can visit with a valid passport up to 90 days total within a calendar year. Notice that leaving the country and coming back does not renew the 90 days period. There is no need for for sufficient funds proof as far as I experienced, for myself or for visitors.

Valid passport (Botswana and South Africa) must have:

At least two empty pages (BW)
At least six months of validity remaining (RSA)
~~No added pages to your passport (RSA)~~

If you are traveling with minors (under 18), there are additional stipulations:

Birth certificate
If traveling with one parent, you need a letter from the other parent approving the trip, this must be sign by a notary
Refer to SA Department of Home Affaires website for more details or updates

One more thing, before you arrive I do recommend to join Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) program and receive email and updates from the US Consulate in Gaborone

Sources:

I am living in Botswana as a foreign resident
US Passport and International Travel - South Africa
US Passport and International Travel - Botswana

Enjoy your trip!

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Can US citizens go to Botswana?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Botswana without restrictions. Unvaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Botswana with a negative COVID-19 test result.

Can I travel to Botswana without visa?

Visa exemption is granted to these visitors for a stay of up to 90 days with a 12-month period, for purposes of tourism, transit, or business. To enter Botswana without a visa, it is necessary for these travelers to present an eligible passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in the country.

How much is Botswana visa?

Fees for Consular and Immigration ServicesServiceUS $8Tourist Visa$ 30 single entry up to 1 month9Single entry Visitor Visa up to 3 months$ 3010Visitor Visa more than 3months$ 15011Business Visa$ 50 single entry22 more rows

How can I get visit visa for Botswana?

All foreigners who require visas to enter Botswana as visitors are eligible for this service....

Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.

Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.

Botswana Visa 2022 ( In Details ) – Apply Step by Step

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