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title: India visa for citizens of Botswana
description: Citizens of Botswana need a visa for India 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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# India visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for India 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://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · e-Visa (Tourist, Business, Medical, etc.)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 365 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official Indian eVisa portal** — Go to indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa and select 'Apply Here'.
2. **Complete the online application** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately.
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload photo and passport page as specified.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay online using credit/debit card or net banking.
5. **Receive e-Visa via email** — Processing typically takes 3-5 business days.
6. **Travel to India** — Arrive via designated airports or seaports; carry printed e-Visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have two blank pages.
- **Digital photograph (white background, 2x2 inches)** (Identity): Uploaded during application.
- **Scanned passport bio page** (Identity): In PDF format, less than 300 KB.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed booking.
- **Bank statement showing sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested.
- **Proof of residential address** (Identity, optional): Not always required.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Credit card statement

Proof not mandatory but may be requested at immigration.

## Good to know

- e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports.
- An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
- Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for e-Visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incorrect or incomplete application data** — Double-check all personal and passport details before submission.
- **Photograph or passport scan does not meet specifications** — Use a recent photo on white background and a clear scan of the bio page.
- **Previous visa overstay or violation** — Ensure no history of overstay or breach of visa conditions.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for India and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: e-Visa (Tourist, Business, Medical, etc.).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Digital photograph (white background, 2x2 inches); Scanned passport bio page; Return or onward ticket; Bank statement showing sufficient funds; Proof of residential address.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa

## Sources

- [indianvisaonline.gov.in](https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa)

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