Botswanan visa for Kyrgyz citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Kyrgyz passport holders visiting Botswana for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Kyrgyz citizens to enter Botswana for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Botswana e-visa for Kyrgyz citizens Eligible
Visa on arrival Botswana visa on arrival for Kyrgyz citizens Not Available

Botswana tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Kyrgyz passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Botswana.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Botswana.

If you are looking for Botswana visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Kyrgyzstan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Botswana nearest your place of residence.

  • New Delhi: The High Commission of in New Delhi, ~ 1421.96 kilometers (883.57 mi) away from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 26 minutes).
  • Mumbai: The Honorary Consulate of in Mumbai, ~ 2480.21 kilometers (1541.13 mi) away from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 26 minutes).

Botswana visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Botswana diplomatic mission offices to Kyrgyzstan for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Kyrgyzstan traveling to Botswana from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Kyrgyzstan) estimated Change (%)
2008 1,765 N/A
2009 1,446 -18.07%
2010 1,657 14.59%
2012 1,356 -18.17%
2013 1,297 -4.35%
2014 1,651 27.29%
2015 1,284 -22.23%
2016 1,322 2.96%
2017 1,363 3.10%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Botswana & Kyrgyzstan comparison

Botswana's area is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi), while the area of Kyrgyzstan is approximately 191,800 km2 (74,054 sq mi). This means Kyrgyzstan is 2.95 times smaller than Botswana.

As of October 2025, Botswana's population is ~2.6 million people - 4,479,293 fewer people than the population of Kyrgyzstan.

We have highlighted Botswana & Kyrgyzstan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Botswana Kyrgyzstan Difference
Population (est 2025) 2,596,196 7,075,489 4.5 million fewer people live in Botswana than Kyrgyzstan
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 34 31 Botswana has 3 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Kyrgyzstan.
Travel freedom (2025) 53 28 Botswana passport holders can visit 25 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 31 33 Botswanan hosts 2 fewer foreign missions than Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Kyrgyzstan travel to Botswana in one year?

The number of visitors from Kyrgyzstan visiting Botswana in 2017 was approximately 1,363.

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