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You need a visa for Botswana if you have an Iraqi passport

These visas exist for Botswana, but they cannot be applied for online with Iraqi nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Botswana Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Iraqi citizens need a visa for Botswana. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Botswana may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel or safari lodge booking confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Iraqi travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iraqi passport holders entering Botswana as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory accommodation booking

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Botswana.

    Embassy of the Republic of Botswana Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Botswana. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Botswana. The passport must have 3 or more blank pages.

    Botswana Government Last checked 2026-08-06
  • May be required

    Parental consent for travelers under 17 entering Botswana

    Travelers aged 17 and under traveling to Botswana must provide an original or certified copy of their full birth certificate. Travelers aged 17 and under traveling without at least one parent or guardian must also provide a parental consent form from any parent or guardian not present. Travelers are encouraged to check with their nearest Botswanan Embassy for further details.

    • Contact your airline, as they may have additional requirements for minors beyond standard rules.
    Embassy of the Republic of Botswana Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Botswana

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Botswana.

    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Botswana.

    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • May be required

    Electronic visitor visa may be required for transit

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Botswana if they fly out on the same aircraft and from the same airport they arrived. Travelers who want to leave the airport and transit through Botswana for a maximum of 7 days must obtain a transit visa.

    • A Botswana eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa for transiting through Botswana because travelers can submit their application and supporting documents online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically. Visit the government website to check other entry requirements.
    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Botswana if they fly out on the same aircraft and from the same airport. Visit the government site to check the entry requirements. Travelers who want to leave the airport and transit through Botswana for a maximum of 7 days must obtain a transit visa.

    Last checked 2026-08-06

A look at Botswana

  • Traditional mokoro canoe gliding through crystal-clear waters of the Okavango Delta with papyrus reeds
    Okavango Delta — The world's largest inland delta and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Large elephant herd drinking at the Chobe River with hippos visible in the water
    Chobe National Park — Home to Africa's largest elephant population
  • Meerkat family standing alert in the red sand dunes of the Kalahari Desert at sunrise
    Kalahari Desert — Ancient landscapes and unique desert-adapted wildlife
  • Modern Gaborone cityscape with government buildings and the Three Dikgosi Monument
    Gaborone — Botswana's capital city and gateway to southern safari circuits

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Where else Iraqi citizens can apply online

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