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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Botswana 🇧🇼?
Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Botswana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Botswana before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Botswana or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Ethiopia
If you live in Ethiopia, visas for Botswana are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in Ethiopia
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Botswana at a glance
Capital: Gaborone · Currency: Botswana pula (BWP, P) · Official languages: English, Tswana · Calling code: +267
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Botswana: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 17 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Botswana uses plug types D, G, M, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Botswana: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Botswana →
Easier destinations near Botswana for Ethiopian passport holders
- 🇱🇸 Lesotho — e-Visa
- 🇳🇦 Namibia — e-Visa
- 🇿🇦 South Africa — e-Visa
The other way round
🇧🇼 Motswana passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Motswana passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Ethiopian passport at a glance
All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Botswana →
Questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Botswana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Botswana before travelling.
Does a Motswana need a visa for Ethiopia?
Motswana passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.