Russian visa for Botswanan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Botswanan passport holders visiting Russia for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Botswanan citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Botswanan citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Botswanan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia 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 Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Gaborone: The Embassy of Russia in Gaborone, Botswana (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Botswana for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Botswana traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Botswana) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21,308 | N/A |
| 2009 | 19,205 | -9.87% |
| 2010 | 20,053 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 22,439 | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 25,359 | 13.01% |
| 2013 | 27,713 | 9.28% |
| 2014 | 29,179 | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 30,356 | 4.03% |
| 2016 | 22,114 | -27.15% |
| 2017 | 21,951 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 22,096 | 0.66% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Botswana comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Botswana is approximately 566,730 km2 (218,815 sq mi). This means Botswana is 28.90 times smaller than Russia.
As of May 2024, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 143,620,675 more people than the population of Botswana.
We have highlighted Russia & Botswana’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Botswana | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 146,167,957 | 2,547,282 | 143.6 million more people live in Russia than Botswana |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 34 | Russia has 208 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Botswana. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 78 | 53 | Russia passport holders can visit 25 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 31 | Russian hosts 211 more foreign missions than Botswana. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Botswana travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Botswana visiting Russia in 2018 was approximately 22,096.
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- Travel time: 24 hours 14 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024