Ethiopian visa for Botswanan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Botswanan passport holders visiting Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Ethiopia e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Ethiopia visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Eligible | |
Ethiopia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ethiopia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ethiopia.
If you are looking for Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 524.66 kilometers (326.01 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 29 minutes).
- Harare: The Embassy of in Harare, ~ 832.82 kilometers (517.49 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 59 minutes).
Ethiopia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ethiopia diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Ethiopia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 345 | N/A |
| 2009 | 384 | 11.30% |
| 2010 | 421 | 9.64% |
| 2011 | 471 | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 537 | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 613 | 14.15% |
| 2014 | 693 | 13.05% |
| 2015 | 778 | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 784 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 840 | 7.14% |
| 2018 | 764 | -9.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ethiopia & Botswana comparison
Ethiopia's area is approximately 1,000,000 km2 (386,102 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 76.45% smaller than Ethiopia.
As of October 2025, Ethiopia's population is ~129.7 million people - 127,140,213 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Ethiopia & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ethiopia | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 129,736,409 | 2,596,196 | 127.1 million more people live in Ethiopia than Botswana |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 11 | 34 | Ethiopia has 23 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 53 | Ethiopia passport holders visit 41 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 72 | 31 | Ethiopian hosts 41 more foreign missions than Botswana. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Botswana travel to Ethiopia in one year?
The number of visitors from Botswana visiting Ethiopia in 2018 was approximately 764.
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| Sunrise | 10:30 AM | |
Useful Information
- Addis Ababa to Gaborone: 3521.89 km (2188.40 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 20 minutes
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