Botswana Tourist Visa – India Consulates Overview

Valid passport

With at least a 6 month validity from the date of travel (having minimum of 3 blank pages).

Visa Form

Filled by applicant only with blue ink. Form has to be printed on separate sheets (Not back to back). All documents should be on A4 size paper only. Mobile number or direct contact number of applicant is mandatory on the form.

Passport Copy

Copy of passport pages (of applicant) Attested by Gazetted Officer showing validity of passport and the photo of the bearer.

Passport Size Photo

2 Recent coloured photographs (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) (Passport size, Camera clicked, latest with white background).

Signed Cover letter

Addressed to High Commission Of The Republic Of Botswana. Covering letter should be made individually for all applicants/family members (above 18 years). If a family of four people (father, mother and two adult children) are applying for visa, cover letters are required for all four family members.

Birth Certificate

Photocopy of birth certificates (Notarized).

Marriage Certificate (If applicable)

Photocopy of marriage certificate (notarized).

Confirmed Hotel bookings

The hotel voucher should include hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id of the hotel.

Confirmed Air Tickets

The PNR should be live. It should include all the sectors.

Day wise Itinerary

On travel agent’s letterhead in Botswana or should be confirmed from internet booking. If the applicant is taking a Safari Tour, then the Confirmed tour itinerary is required with pictures of the Jungle and Lion. Booking confirmation number is mandatory on tour plan.