Cambodia Visa for Botswanan Citizens & How to Apply
A visa is REQUIRED for Botswanan passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
| Visa types | Requirements | Information | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist (Type-T) | Visa required | For Botswanan nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. | Get it as soon as 13:00 - Friday - 02 August, 2024 6 days 5 hours from now |
| Business (Type-E) | Visa required |
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Get it as soon as 13:00 - Friday - 02 August, 2024 6 days 5 hours from now |
| Transit visa | Not required | For Botswanan transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP). |
Do Botswanan nationals need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. As of July 2024, 2,381,243 Botswanan passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. Botswanan passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application.
Visa requirement summary:
| Can Botswanan citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? | Yes, Botswanan passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia. |
| eVisa fee: | eVisa fee for Botswanan citizens is 1018 BWP. |
| eVisa processing time: | 3-5 working days (Earliest is 13:30 - Thursday - 01 August, 2024 at Gaborone local time) |
| Visa on arrival eligibility: | Travelers from Botswana are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia. |
| How to apply? | Online eVisa application |
What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Botswana citizens?
In order to get an eVisa for Cambodia, Botswanan citizens need to guarantee the following things:
- Your Botswana passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
- You have a soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
- You have a soft copy of your portrait (in jpeg format, meeting the Vietnam evisa photo requirements).
- You have an active email to receive Evisa
- You have a credit card/debit card to make payment.
Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Botswana
At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Gaborone, Botswana.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.
Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt
(It is a 5864.1 km distance from Gaborone with 9 hours, 46 minutes flight)
Villa No.2E, Gamal Hemdan St/Charles De Gaulle St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Phone
+202 37629973/ +202 33351137
To call the embassy from Botswana, please dial +20
Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Gaborone: 07:33 AM, Saturday 27 July 2024
Giza: 08:33 AM, Saturday 27 July 2024
Time Difference: None
How to Get Cambodia Visa for Botswanan citizens
There are two available methods for Botswanan citizens and foreign passports living in Botswana to apply for a visa to Cambodia.
Applying for an eVisa from Botswana? Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Fill in a secure online eVisa form
- Upload your Botswanan passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
- Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 1018 BWP)
- Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 13:00 PM, Botswana local time on 02 August 2024).
- Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.
Botswanan nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:
- Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 407 Pula(BWP)
- Business visas: $35 USD ~ 475 Pula(BWP)
Eligible ports of entry
Botswanan visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:
| Ports of entry/exit | Distance and travel time (from Gaborone Botswana) |
|---|---|
| Phnom Penh International Airport | 9505.0 km / 5906.2 miles (15 hours, 50 minutes) |
| Siem Reap Angkor International Airport | 9487.1 km / 5895.0 miles (15 hours, 48 minutes) |
| Sihanoukville International Airport | 9341.0 km / 5804.2 miles (15 hours, 34 minutes) |
| Cham Yeam | 9317.2 km / 5789.4 miles (15 hours, 31 minutes) |
| Poipet | 9374.4 km / 5825.0 miles (15 hours, 37 minutes) |
| Bavet | 9616.1 km / 5975.2 miles (16 hours, 1 minutes) |
| Trapeang Kriel | 9729.1 km / 6045.4 miles (16 hours, 12 minutes) |
Botswana & Cambodia travel information
| Botswana | Cambodia | Differences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local time | 07:33 (27 July, 2024) | 12:33 (27 July, 2024) | There is no time difference between Botswana and Cambodia. |
| Population | 2,381,243 | 16,861,699 | 14,480,456 fewer than Cambodia. |
| Current weather | sky is clear 22°C (Gaborone) | light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) | 9°C lower than Cambodia |
| Distance | Gaborone |
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Average distance is 9481 km or 5891 miles. |
| Today’s holiday |
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The next public holiday in Cambodia is Sept. 22, 2024 which will start in 1 month, 3 weeks (Gaborone local time) |
Botswana Public Holidays 2024
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Botswana.
| Public holiday | Date to be observed | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Flooding of the Nile | Thursday, 15 August 2024 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Nayrouz | Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Prophet Mohamed's Birthday | Monday, 16 September 2024 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Sunday, 22 September 2024 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Constitutional Day | Tuesday, 24 September 2024 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Armed Forces Day | Sunday, 06 October 2024 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Commemoration Day of King's Father | Tuesday, 15 October 2024 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| King's Coronation Day | Tuesday, 29 October 2024 | 3 months |
| Independence Day | Saturday, 09 November 2024 | 3 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Saturday, 21 December 2024 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
Frequently asked questions, answered
Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Botswana?
No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Botswana.
How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Botswanan nationals?
The cost of an eVisa for Botswanan citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 1018 BWP) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.
How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Botswana?
The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 13:30 PM on 01 August 2024 (Gaborone local time).
What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?
If you are currently living in Botswana, you can:
- Apply for an e-visa online.