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Bhutan visa rules for Botswana passport holders

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The answer

e-Visa needed. Botswana passport holders need an e-Visa before travel to visit Bhutan.

Entry
e-Visa
Stay
Not stated by the source
Fee
$40.00
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’E-VISA

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

web.archive.orgDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Royal Government of BhutanChecked 30 Oct 2026

Nationals of all countries other than India must obtain e-visa prior to entry into Bhutan unless exempted by bilateral agreement.

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Before you go

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Bhutan passport holders need to visit Botswana.

Bhutan passport Botswana

e-Visa

Fee
BWP 300.00

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Visa-free nearby

Other places Botswana passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Thimphu, nearest first.

No visa-free place we have reviewed is within 2,500 km yet.

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