Congo Republic visa for Botswanan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Botswanan passport holders visiting Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Republic of the Congo e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Republic of the Congo visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
Republic of the Congo tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Republic of the Congo.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Republic of the Congo.
If you are looking for Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 523.41 kilometers (325.23 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 49 minutes).
- Windhoek: The Embassy of in Windhoek, ~ 781.11 kilometers (485.36 mi) away from Gaborone, Botswana. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 49 minutes).
Republic of the Congo visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Republic of the Congo diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Republic of the Congo from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Republic of the Congo & Botswana comparison
Republic of the Congo's area is approximately 342,000 km2 (132,046 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 65.71% larger than Republic of the Congo.
As of October 2025, Republic of the Congo's population is ~5.9 million people - 3,303,707 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Republic of the Congo & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Republic of the Congo | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,899,903 | 2,596,196 | 3.3 million more people live in Republic of the Congo than Botswana |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 33 | 34 | Republic of the Congo has 1 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 17 | 53 | Republic of the Congo passport holders visit 36 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 41 | 31 | Congo Republic hosts 10 more foreign missions than Botswana. |
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| Humidity | 94% | |
| Wind | 5.14 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 10:29 AM | |
Useful Information
- Brazzaville to Gaborone: 2038.38 km (1266.59 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 14 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025