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Botswana
Botswana visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Botswana visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Botswana visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on visa type
- Fee
- BWP 300
- Processing time
- 7 to 14 working days
For the e-Visa, Botswana’s official sources give a standard fee of BWP 300, and applications are made on evisa.gov.bw. Processing time, as Botswana states it: 7 to 14 working days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on visa type.
Where to apply in Sri Lanka
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Sri Lanka
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Travel advice for Botswana
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Sri Lankan citizens planning a trip to Botswana can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Botswana at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Botswana (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
South Africa requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Sri Lanka
Citizens of Botswana receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Sri Lanka?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Sri Lanka.
How much does the Botswana e-Visa cost?
Botswana’s official sources give a standard fee of BWP 300 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 7 to 14 working days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Citizens of Botswana receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.