Embassy
Embassy of Ukraine, Gaborone
Gaborone
Ботсвана, Площа Незалежності, ділянка 203, Габороне 048623
Ukraine visa requirements for Motswana citizens
Motswana citizens need a visa for Ukraine, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
BWA
Botswana
Going to
UKR
Ukraine
Visa needed
A short visit visa for tourists who need a visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- Base 65 USD; exceptions; urgent costs double
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Ukraine's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Ukraine
Visit without a visa, or get a visa before travel.
Visa requiredTourist C visaA short visit visa for tourists who need a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Base 65 USD; exceptions; urgent costs double
- Processing
- 30 days
How to apply
- Register at visa.mfa.gov.ua and choose your application office.
- Print and sign the form.
- Gather your passport, photo and trip documents.
- Submit your documents and pay the fee.
- Wait for the decision before travel.
Documents required
- Passport issued within 10 years
- Passport valid 3 months after departure
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Signed application form
- 1 photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Travel insurance covering 30,000 EUR
- Proof of enough money
- Fee payment receipt
- Stay up to 90 days within 180 days; check your visa's dates and entries.
- Processing takes working days: usually 10, urgent 5, extra checks up to 30.
Sources (13)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa information
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa to Ukraine, Ukrainian guidance
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry regime by nationality, English table
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry regime by nationality, Ukrainian table
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: electronic visa instructions
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: electronic visa issuance resumed, 18 February 2025
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: historical Boryspil and Odesa airport visa scheme
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa FAQ
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry and stay FAQ
- State Migration Service: issuance of temporary residence permits
- Ministry of Internal Affairs: entry and stay during martial law
- Cabinet of Ministers: civilian airspace closure confirmed, 10 July 2026
- President of Ukraine: Decree 921/2025 extending the United Kingdom exemption
Embassies for this trip
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Coming from Botswana
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyUAH ₴
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageUkrainian
- Emergency102 police103 ambulance
Planning your Ukraine trip
- Historic LvivExplore cobbled streets, medieval monuments, churches and Korniakt Palace.
- Lviv National Art GallerySee a fine collection of art in one of Ukraine's main cultural cities.
- Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Pechersk Lavra, KyivThese World Heritage sites are known for their golden roofs.
- Andriyivsky Uzviz, KyivThis steep street has artists, souvenir sellers and a church named after Apostle Andrew.
Scams to watch for in Ukraine
- PickpocketingThieves take belongings from pockets or bags. In Kyiv, organized gangs work on the metro.
- Wallet or found-money scamSomeone draws you into an encounter involving a wallet or money they claim to have found. They use the encounter to scam you. The exact payment demand or accusation is not described.
- Robbery and targeting visible touristsThieves may target people who look unfamiliar with the area or display wealth. In Kyiv, people have been heard discussing following visitors to see what they could steal.
About Ukraine
Ukraine is a republic in Eastern Europe on the Black Sea and the second-largest state in Europe.
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Money
- Ukrainian hryvnia (₴)
- Languages
- Ukrainian
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +380
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Questions
Do motswana citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Motswana citizens need a visa for Ukraine, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Ukraine visa?
At Ukraine's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help motswana citizens enter Ukraine?
We have no record of Ukraine relaxing its rules for motswana citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do ukrainian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Ukrainian citizens need an eVisa for Botswana. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Ukraine?
None of the 10 other Africa passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Ukraine are easier for motswana citizens?
Russia, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Angola, Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda, and 3 more let motswana citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Ukraine?
Find Ukraine's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Ukraine?
Ukrainian hryvnia (₴). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Ukraine?
Ukrainian.
How strong is the Botswana passport?
It ranks #63 and reaches 70 destinations without applying ahead.
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