Botswana Visitor Visa Photo Guide
Visitor visa instructions request two recent color passport-size photos[1]. Form 1 shows a 3 cm × 4 cm photo box[2].
Official Size and Measurements
Form 1 provides a 3 cm × 4 cm photo box (30×40 mm, about 1.18×1.57 inches)[2]. Visitor visa instructions request two recent color passport-size photos[1].
The sources do not specify head-height measurements. Form 1 shows a 3 cm × 4 cm photo box[2], while the visitor visa instructions request passport-size photos[1].
Background and Lighting
Form 1 provides a 3 cm × 4 cm photo box; no background color is specified[2]. Visitor visa instructions request two recent color passport-size photos[1]. Even though the background color is not specified by the authority, a plain, neutral wall works best[1][2].
Face a window with soft, natural light to illuminate your face evenly. Avoid harsh overhead lights that cast dark shadows under your chin or eyes. Keep your camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face. Stand far enough from the wall to prevent casting a noticeable shadow behind your head, which helps create a clean picture for your visa application.
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
The sources do not specify whether glasses are allowed[2]. For a clear photo, avoid glare and make sure your eyes are visible.
The sources do not specify headwear or expression requirements[2]. For a clear photo, keep your face visible and face the camera.
Rules for Children and Infants
The sources do not give separate child-photo specifications[2]. Form 1 shows a 3 cm × 4 cm photo box[2], and visitor visa instructions request passport-size photos[1].
The official sources do not provide separate photo instructions for infants or children[2].
Submission and Printing Methods
Applications may be made online or at an immigration office, mission, embassy or consulate[1]. The instructions request two recent color passport-size photos[1]. An approved visa may be printed at the office where the application was made or at a port of entry[1].
You can use the tool above to format your cropped photo onto a standard 4x6-inch sheet. Print this sheet at any local photo kiosk as an ordinary print, then cut out the 30×40 mm pictures with scissors[1][2]. Check that you set your kiosk printing options to actual size with no scaling or borderless fit to preserve the correct physical dimensions of your printed visa photographs.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The sources do not list photo rejection reasons or identify a most common cause of application delays.
Blurry images, poor lighting, or shadows across your face will also cause your photos to be rejected[1][2]. Always inspect your printed pictures closely before you submit your visa forms[1][2]. If your picture is underexposed, grainy, or taken at an awkward angle, retake the photo immediately to avoid processing setbacks when you apply through official government channels.