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Australia visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana need an e-visa to travel to Australia. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $47, government fee included.

For citizens of Botswana: the passport opens 46 countries visa-free; Gaborone — Canberra: ≈ 11,070 km, about 14.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does an Australia visa cost for citizens of Botswana?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 365 daysGovernment fee: $14 · Valid for: 365 days$70
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 365 daysGovernment fee: $0 · Valid for: 365 days$47
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 365 daysGovernment fee: $176 · Valid for: 365 days$204
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Can I travel to Australia without a visa on a Botswana passport?

No: citizens of Botswana need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $47, with no embassy visit.

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Australia visa rules at a glance

  • With a Botswana passport you can visit 46 countries visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival and 42 with an e-visa; 90 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Botswana passport ranks 108th of 199.
  • Botswana passport: visa-free access to 46 countries; Australia passport: 109.
  • Citizens of Botswana and Australia can travel together visa-free to 34 countries, for example: South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zambia, Malawi, Angola, Rwanda, Mauritius, Seychelles, Gambia, Kosovo, Georgia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Guyana.
  • A language both countries share: English.
  • Australia has an embassy in your country of citizenship, so you can apply without travelling abroad.
  • Citizens of Australia, in turn, don’t need a visa for Botswana. Botswana visa for citizens of Australia

Travelling to Australia: good to know

  • Gaborone — Canberra: about 11,070 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 14.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +9 hours.
  • Local time: Gaborone 12:00 — Canberra 21:00.
  • Local currency: Australian Dollar.
  • Languages: English.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ A$1.42.
  • Australia is the 160th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Botswana.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Botswana:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Australia

Visa rules for Australia for citizens of countries bordering Botswana:

Official portal: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

How to get an Australia visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for an Australia visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Gaborone — Canberra?

About 14.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 11,070 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Australia?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +9 hours.

Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of Australia, in turn, don’t need a visa for Botswana.

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