VISA ISSUES

The information is correct to the best knowledge of the organizers.  However the organizers do not accept responsibility for incorrect information and it is the responsibility of the delegate to Check with your consulate for visa requirements prior to departure.

VISA Requirements for Botswana.

VISAS: Valid entry visas for the countries which do require them may be obtained from Botswana's various embassies and high commissions abroad. In countries where Botswana is not represented, visas may be obtained from the British High Commission. Entry visas obtained at border posts are valid for a maximum of 30-90 days. Extensions may be obtained from any immigration office in Botswana. No visitor is allowed more than a 90-day stay in every calendar year, unless permission has been granted in the form of a waiver pending the outcome of a residence permit application

Visitors:

• Completed immigration supplementary Form D by the applicant (Visa form).
• Letter of support from the host.
• Two passport size photos (identical).
• Fee of P25.00 (around USD 5)
• Return visa or residence permit from his/her country of residence.
• Return air ticket.

Confirmation letter from the country if the person is coming for business purposes.


NO VISA REQUIRED FOR BOTSWANA BY NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES:

COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES WHO'S NATIONALS REQUIRE VISAS:
1. Ghana
2. India
3. Nigeria
4. Sri Lanka


COUNTRIES WHO’S NATIONALS REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER BOTSWANA

PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES ARE MADE ALMOST ON A DAILY BASIS, PLEASE CONTACT YOU NEAREST BOTSWANA EMBASSY FOR MORE ACC

Check with your consulate for visa requirements prior to departure. As of 2007, visitors from the following countries do NOT NEED visas:

Visa Requirements to enter Zambia

All visitors require a valid passport, should hold tickets for return or onward travel and sufficient funds for stay.

Visas are issued at Zambian Embassies and High Commissions

Day tripper:

Day tripper visas shall be issued at ports of entry to bonafide tourists coming to visit Zambia for a period of less than twenty four (24) hours.

Countries whose nationals do not require visas to enter Zambia:

Nationals of all commonwealth countries do not require visas to enter Zambia EXCEPT for the following countries which on reciprocal basis require visas and these are:
Britain, Bangladesh, Gambia, Ghana, India,
Nigeria, Mozambique, Sri-Lanka, Sierra Leone,
Pakistan, Papa New Guinea, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, Nationals of Ireland, Romania and Yugoslavia which has signed visa abolition agreements with Zambia.

List of commonwealth countries whose nationals do not require visas to enter Zambia:

Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji Islands, Grenada, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Naurau, St. Kittis and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe.

Other persons who may obtain visas at ports of entry or missions abroad:

Nationals of the following COMESA and SADC Countries could obtain entry visas at the Ports of entry or Zambian Missions Abroad. Angola, Burundi, Comoros, Congo Democratic Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan.

Entry / exit requirements: A passport valid for three months beyond the date of entry, visa and evidence of yellow fever vaccination are required. Visas are available Zambia Embassies. Travellers should obtain the latest information and details from the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia.

Application fees for Zambian Visa’s

Visa requirements to enter Zimbabwe

The following countries will get their VISA’s at the point of entry Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Netherlands, United Sates of America, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Canada, South Africa, Ireland and United Kingdom.

Other countries such as Chile, Turkey, China, Bolivia, Philippines, Peru, New Caledonia, Iran and Russia will have to apply for their VISA’s at their nearest Embassy. The payment will be/may be in local currency, applicants will have to apply to their embassy for a VISA at least a month before departure.

Nearest Embassies

Chile, Bolivia and Peru the nearest Embassy will be in Brazil

Turkey the nearest Embassy will be in Vienna or Berlin

China, there is an Embassy in China

Philippines the nearest Embassy will be in Kula Lumpur or Jakarta

New Caledonia the nearest Embassy will be Australia

Iran: There is a Zimbabwean Embassy in Iran

Russia: There is an Embassy in Russia

VISA Requirements to enter Namibia

1. Original and valid Passport
2. Copy of the first page or information pages of Passport
3. Copy of country Residence Permit
4. Fee of US $ 25 single entry per passport

 The nationals of the following countries do not need Visiting Visas to enter Namibia

Botswana, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada
Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Netherland, New Zealand, 
Norway, Portugal, Russia Federation, Singapore, Spain,
South Africa, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland,  Tanzania,
United Kingdom, United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

NB: Other countries not listed as requiring Visa’s will have to apply for the Visa at the point of entry with the above stated documents.