Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Botswana offers protection for individuals fleeing persecution. This humanitarian visa category is for asylum seekers and refugees, providing temporary legal status, safety, and access to basic humanitarian support in accordance with national and international laws.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion, or be stateless and unable to return.
Processing Time: ~540 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.gov.bw/
Summary: For individuals seeking protection from persecution, this visa offers temporary legal status and humanitarian assistance in Botswana, requiring proof of a well-founded fear of danger in their home country.