Egyptian visa for Botswanan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Botswanan passport holders visiting Egypt for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Botswanan citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Egypt.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Egypt.
If you are looking for Egypt visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Botswana, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 523.10 kilometers (325.04 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 55 minutes).
- Windhoek: The Embassy of in Windhoek, ~ 780.10 kilometers (484.73 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 55 minutes).
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11,066 | N/A |
| 2009 | 10,723 | -3.10% |
| 2010 | 12,646 | 17.93% |
| 2011 | 8,547 | -32.41% |
| 2012 | 10,076 | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 8,257 | -18.05% |
| 2014 | 8,665 | 4.94% |
| 2015 | 8,225 | -5.08% |
| 2016 | 4,732 | -42.47% |
| 2017 | 7,341 | 55.14% |
| 2018 | 10,076 | 37.26% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Egypt & Botswana comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 76.88% smaller than Egypt.
As of November 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 109,664,645 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Egypt & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 2,596,196 | 109.7 million more people live in Egypt than Botswana |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 34 | Egypt has 97 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 53 | Egypt passport holders visit 37 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 31 | Egyptian hosts 128 more foreign missions than Botswana. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Botswana travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from Botswana visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 10,076.
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- Cairo to Gaborone: 4952.83 km (3077.54 mi)
- Travel time: 10 hours 19 minutes
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