India Visa Requirements for Motswana Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Motswana passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Self-Declaration Form filled at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is 25 USD.
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How to apply
- Apply for an e-Visa on the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in; no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge fees for e-Visas. [1] [2]
- Or apply for a regular or paper visa at an Indian Mission or Post if you prefer that route. [2]
- Complete the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [1] [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must also complete the Self-Declaration Form on the Air Suvidha site before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Motswana travellers should obtain an e-Visa or regular visa before departure. [2]
Be wary of anyone charging you for emergency or express visas, e-Visas or the eArrival Card: the Government of India authorises no such agents or intermediaries. [1] [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Motswana citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
eArrival Card confirmation: foreign nationals must complete and submit this online within 72 hours before arrival in India, via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app.; Self-Declaration Form filled at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do I need an eArrival Card for India?
Yes. Foreign nationals must submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival. It provides arrival information only and is not a visa.
Can Batswana nationals get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so arrange an e-Visa or regular visa before travel.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Botswana citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.