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title: Botswana visa for citizens of Libya
description: Citizens of Libya need a visa for Botswana and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Botswana visa for citizens of Libya

Citizens of Libya need a visa for Botswana and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://evisa.gov.bw/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Create account on Botswana eVisa portal** — Go to https://evisa.gov.bw/ and register with a valid email address.
2. **Complete online application form** — Fill in personal details, passport info, travel details, and upload required documents.
3. **Pay visa fee online** — Use a credit/debit card to pay the eVisa processing fee (non-refundable).
4. **Submit application and wait for processing** — Application is reviewed; you may be contacted for additional documents.
5. **Receive eVisa via email** — Once approved, you will receive an electronic visa document. Print it and carry during travel.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from arrival date** (Identity): Passport must have blank visa pages.
- **Recent passport-style photograph** (Identity): Digital photo meeting Botswana eVisa specifications (e.g. white background, 35x45 mm).
- **Travel itinerary or flight booking** (Travel): Show entry and exit dates.
- **Accommodation proof (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel): Must cover entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or credit card statement for last 3 months.
- **Return flight booking or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed booking showing departure from Botswana.
- **Copy of passport bio-data page** (Identity): Upload a clear scan.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if travelling from an endemic country.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory.
- **Employment letter or leave approval (if employed)** (Employment, optional): May be requested to show ties to home country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified; funds must cover entire stay and return travel.
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Credit card statement
- Cash (as evidence of sufficient funds)

No specific minimum balance is published; authorities assess on case-by-case basis.

## Good to know

- Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival in Botswana.
- Electronic visa must be printed and presented at immigration upon arrival.
- Visa does not guarantee entry; final decision is made by immigration officers at the port of entry.
- Applicants with Libyan passport may face additional scrutiny; ensure all documents are complete and accurate.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all entered information matches your passport exactly.
- **Insufficient funds or unclear source of funds** — Provide clear bank statements for the last 3 months showing regular income.
- **Past immigration violations or overstay in any country** — Disclose honestly if asked; ensure no overstays in previous travel.
- **Fraudulent documents** — Use only genuine documents; do not submit falsified information.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Libya need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of Libya need a visa for Botswana and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Libya stay in Botswana?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Libya need for Botswana?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from arrival date; Recent passport-style photograph; Travel itinerary or flight booking; Accommodation proof (hotel booking or invitation letter); Proof of sufficient funds; Return flight booking or onward ticket; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Botswana?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://evisa.gov.bw/

## Sources

- [evisa.gov.bw](https://evisa.gov.bw/)

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