Botswana Business Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Botswana Business visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must be original and genuine.
  • Passport photocopy attested by the Gazetted officer or Notary.
  • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • Flight tickets must be confirmed for the complete round trip.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Credit Card

  A credit card is provided by the bank to the account holder allowing them to make purchases on credit and pay it after a particular period of time.

  The Credit Card proof that is submitted must match the requiremensts mentioned below

  • It must be provided as proof of sufficient funds to support your trip.
  • It must be provided as a financial proof.

  
  

  A Credit card is provided as a proof of financial means.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Itinerary

  Itinerary is a travel document that contains the details of travel schedule of the one who is going on the trip.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in the country.

  
  

  The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveller's routine. Even if a single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Company

  A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

  The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

  • It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
  • It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must be original and should contain transactions for the last 6 months.
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Income Tax Returns

  An income tax return is a document that is a record of the tax that is paid to the government by the concerned tax paying citizen.

  The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters

  • It must be provided for the last 3 years.
  • It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment of income tax.

  
  

  One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Chambers Of Commerce Letter

  • It must be provided as grant to do business in the country.
  • It must be original and issued from the respective Chamber of Commerce.
• Id Proof Of Signatory Authority Person

  The ID proof of the host is to prove their authenticity

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be provided as proof of identification of the applicant.
  • It must be provided as a PAN card copy or passport copy.

  
  

  ID Proof of Signatory Authority Person of Host. the host of Inviting Company.
• Invitation Letter From Company

  An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

  The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

  • It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
  • It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.
• Company Registration(Shop Act License)
• Company Registration

  A Company Registration or a Shop Act License is a document that is provided to the shop holders which is a proof that the shop is certified.

  A Company registration or Shop Act License is an crucial commercial document that must meet the given requirements

  • It must be provided to prove company's registration.
  • It must mention the name of the applicant.
  • It must be issued in the English language.

  
  

  If the Company Registration is not genuine, there may be issues with the business visa acceptance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Sworn Statements

  It is a declaration stating that the invitee will be responsible for your visit

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must be provided as proof of a done deal.

  
  

  Without this, the host will not be able to act as an invitee.
• Visa/Resident Permit Copy Of Invitee

  A resident permit is a document provided by the embassy of the respective government to the foreigners who are willing to stay in the country as residents.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be submitted at the time when the invitee is staying abroad on a resident permit.

  
  

  In case the visa permit copy of the invitee is not submitted, the applicant may not be allowed to visit the country providing the purpose of visiting acquaintances.
• Passport Copy Of Invitee

  Passport is a mandatory document that is required at the time of international travels. The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be provided as invitee's proof of identification and for the required personal information.
  • It must be a copy of the first and the last page.

  
  

  Failing to provide invitee's passport copy when requested may get the visa delayed or rejected on the basis of the absence of proof of purpose of travel/accommodation.

Eligibility for getting Botswana Business Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for Botswana Business Visa: