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Tourist Visa
1.
Passports:
Original
Passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
Original old
passport booklets, if any.
2.
Photographs:
2 recent
photographs each.
White
background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen;
Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3.
Covering
Letter:
Addressed to
The Visa Officer, Botswana High Commission.
Briefly
describe your profile and the purpose of travel with travel dates.
Plain paper
for individuals; company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4.
Bank
Statements:
Original 3
months personal and company's bank statements.
Should
include seal and signature from the bank.
Proof of
relevant and active accounts showing funds and income.
Closing date
closer to the visa application date (A4 size preferred).
5.
Income Tax
Returns:
Latest 3
years Income Tax Acknowledgement/ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company.
6.
Itinerary/Air
Tickets:
Return air
tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if applicable.
Day-wise
itinerary of the tour.
7.
Purpose of
Travel/Accommodation:
Proof of
accommodation/purpose at the destination.
Booking
certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.
Hotel
vouchers.
8.
Supporting
Credentials:
Businessmen:
Proprietorship
certificate/Certificate of Registration/Memorandum of Association/Articles of
Association/Partnership Deed/PAN Card.
NOC
from other partners or directors in case of partnership.
Employees:
Leave
sanction letter from the company (government body for government
employees/public servants).
Last
3 months Salary Statements (private firms).
Company
ID card (optional).
Retirement
certificate or letter/copy of pension book (for retired employees).
Pension
statements for the last three months.
Students:
Leave
sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working
days).
Bonafide
certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
School/college
ID card (optional).
Newly
Wed/Honeymooners:
Notarized
copy of Marriage Certificate.
Wedding
Invitation card/Photographs (if marriage certificate is not ready).
Children
under 18 years traveling:
Notarized/certified
copy of Birth Certificate.
Travelers
unaccompanied by spouses/partners:
Notary
attested NOC on stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
Passport
copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID proof
mentioning spouse's name can be submitted.
Make sure all documents are organized, valid, and meet the specified requirements to ensure a smooth visa application process for Botswana.
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
High Commission of the Republic of Botswana
F-8/3, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057
Tel: +91-11-46537000
Email: botind@gov.bw
Botswana Honorary Consulate in Mumbai
405, Dharam Palace. 100-103, N.S. Patkar Marg. Mumbai 400 007
Tel : +91 22 2363 8002
Email : bw@shrenuj.com
