Czechia visa for Botswana citizens

Preparing for your journey from Botswana to Czechia involves securing the necessary visa, with options ranging from short-stay tourist visas, typically allowing up to 90 days, to longer-term student, work, or family visas, each with its own application process and applicable fees. As there are no direct flights connecting these two distinct regions, you can anticipate at least one layover, often in major European airports, making the more than 8,000-kilometer trip a multi-leg adventure. While Botswana offers a safari experience amidst its vast plains, Czechia, a landlocked Central European nation, provides a contrasting landscape of historic cities like Prague and a rich cultural tapestry where the Czech Koruna (CZK) is the local currency. Consider the time difference – during European summer, Czechia is an hour ahead of Botswana – when planning your arrival.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristSchengen Visa (Type C – Tourism / Visit / Business, up to 90 days)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristSchengen Visa (Type C – Tourism / Visit / Business, up to 90 days, multiple entry)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TransitAirport Transit Visa (Type A)
2dvalid 2d
Apply
StudentLong‑Term Visa for Study (over 90 days)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong‑Term Visa for Employment (over 90 days)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
BusinessLong‑Term Visa for Business (over 90 days)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyLong‑Term Visa for Family Reunification (over 90 days)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong‑Term Visa – Other Specific Purposes (over 90 days)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong‑Term Residence Permit (D/VR – Work, Business, Family Reunification)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply
OtherPermanent Residence Permit (TP)
3650dmultiple-entryvalid 10y
Apply
WorkSchengen Visa (Type C – Short‑Term Visa for Profitable Activity)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
WorkSchengen Visa (Type C – Short‑Term Visa for Profitable Activity, multiple entry)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristVisa Waiver Stay (Visa‑Free Entry up to 90 Days for Exempt Nationals)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherLong‑Term Visa – General (over 90 days, unspecified purpose)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherExtension of Long‑Term Visa
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
StudentLong‑Term Visa for Study and Pedagogical/Research Activities (priority processing)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
MedicalLong‑Term Visa – Obligation of Medical Travel Insurance (pre‑issuance)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
HumanitarianLong‑Term Visa – Health Protection Conditions (infectious illnesses)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyLong‑Term Visa – Child Accompanying Parent
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyTemporary Residence – Other Categories (EU family members etc.)
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherImmigration – Recognition of Canadian Temporary Resident Visas (Information Notice)
Apply

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