India passport to Botswana
e-Visa for India passport holders.
IndiaBotswanaShort staye-Visa
India passport holders need an e-visa for Botswana, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Botswana — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Botswana's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the e-visa you are issued
- Botswana passports in India
- e-Visa
- Getting in
- Apply on Botswana's official e-visa portal rather than a third-party site that charges extra, allow a few working days at least, and keep the approval to show at the border.
Long stay
Staying in Botswana longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored
- Investment
- Family ×2
- Student
Your passport
Easier nearby with India passports
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than Botswana does.
What changes
India and Botswana side by side
| India | Botswana | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Gaborone |
| Languages | Hindi, English | English, Setswana |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Botswana Pula |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $7,778 |
| Population | 1.46B | 2.6M |
GDP and population: World Bank.