Indonesia e-Visa for citizens of Botswana: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Botswana apply online before departure, for stays up to 60 days (extendable to 180).
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Mandatory arrival form: All Indonesia. From 3 days before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id)
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Official fee
1,000,000 IDR
Processing time
4-5 business days
Allowed stay
60 days (extendable to 180)
Our guide to the Indonesia visa from Botswana
Botswana nationals need a visa to travel to Indonesia. It is obtained online as an electronic visa (e-Visa) that must be arranged before departure.
Botswana is not among the nationalities exempt from visas for Indonesia, so Botswana travellers must secure an e-Visa before heading to Jakarta or Bali. The application is entirely online, with no mandatory consulate visit. Plan ahead, as the exact fee and processing time depend on Indonesia's official portal.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. As a Botswana citizen you must hold a visa to enter Indonesia, including for a tourist stay. The standard route is the e-Visa applied for online before travel; do not count on visa on arrival, which is limited to certain nationalities. Treat it as a mandatory preparation step.
How much does an e-visa for Indonesia cost from Botswana?
1,000,000 IDR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Indonesia really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee1,000,000 IDR
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Indonesia?
Documents required for an e-visa for Indonesia:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Photo
- Proof of funds
- Return ticket
Documents and fees
Prepare a Botswana passport valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry, a recent passport photo, and depending on your purpose proof of accommodation, a return ticket or an itinerary. The fee amount and the exact visa validity are not set here and must be confirmed on the official portal before any payment. Also check any health requirements, including a yellow-fever certificate if your route transits a risk area.
How to apply for an e-visa for Indonesia from Botswana
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
Applications are made on the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id, from within Botswana. Create an account, upload your passport bio page and a compliant photo, complete the form and pay the fee online by card. The approved e-Visa arrives by email: print it or keep it on your phone for Indonesian immigration on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Indonesia from Botswana?
An e-visa for Indonesia is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Botswana on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Botswana but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Indonesia take?
4-5 business days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing and tips
Processing time depends on the portal and is not guaranteed; check evisa.imigrasi.go.id for a current estimate. As flights from Botswana involve connections, submit the application several days before departure. Make sure the entered information matches your passport and keep the payment confirmation.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not travel assuming visa on arrival: without a valid e-Visa, boarding may be refused. Do not use intermediary sites adding surcharges when the official application is on evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Check passport validity (at least 6 months) and the visa type you chose before confirming.
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Other visa types for Indonesia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Indonesia Official e-Visa Portal: Directorate General of Immigration
- Directorate General of Immigration, Republic of Indonesia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Online application for Indonesia, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Indonesia from Botswana?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 60 days (extendable to 180).
How much does a tourist visa for Indonesia cost?▾
The tourist visa costs from 1,000,000 IDR in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long does it take to get a visa for Indonesia?▾
Usual processing time: 4-5 business days. Allow some buffer before your departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Indonesia?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months, Photo, Proof of funds, Return ticket.
How do you apply for a visa for Indonesia from Botswana?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in Indonesia?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 60 days (extendable to 180).
What other visa types exist for Indonesia?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Indonesia offers among others: Business eVisa (C2), Second Home visa (E33), Digital Nomad visa (E33G), KITAS work permit (temporary residence), Student visa (E30A), Family KITAS (spouse of Indonesian).
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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