Botswana visa for Iranian citizens

What Iranian citizens need to enter Botswana, with the official source for every fact.

eVisa

Verified Oct 5, 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.bw (opens in a new tab)

How to apply

When to start: Allow at least 14 working days: that is the longest processing time the authority publishes.

What entry costs

Compulsory government charges only. Service fees and anything optional are excluded, which is what makes the figure comparable.

Yellow fever certificate

Arriving from Iran, no yellow fever certificate is required: WHO does not list Iran as a transmission risk. It can still be demanded if you have been in a risk country shortly before arriving.

Driving on a Iran license

Iran is party to the 1968 Vienna Convention and Botswana to the 1949 Geneva Convention. They share none, so no treaty obliges Botswana to recognize an International Driving Permit issued in Iran.

Whether a permit is required alongside your national license is set by national road law, which we have not checked for this pair.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: treaties.un.org (opens in a new tab) · Convention on Road Traffic

Other entry requirements

No official source states a rule on: travel insurance and proof of funds.

Full wording and sources of these rules: All Botswana entry requirements

The other way round

Botswana citizens travelling to Iran: Embassy visa.

Nationalities treated exactly the same

Botswana applies these rules — the same regime, the same allowance, the same charges — to Iranian citizens and to holders of these passports:

Compare this across every country

Each of these tables states one rule for all 199 destinations, with the government source behind every row. Botswana has a row in each.

All Botswana entry requirements · Everywhere Iranian citizens can travel

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Yes — an eVisa, applied for online before travelling.

How much does entering Botswana cost Iranian citizens?

Tourism visa (online): 300 BWP. Compulsory government charges come to 300 BWP.

How far in advance should Iranian citizens apply?

Allow at least 14 working days: that is the longest processing time the authority publishes.

Sources & verification

Something wrong or out of date? Tell us, with the official source