Suriname
Botswana
Botswana visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Botswana requires a visa from Surinamese 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
Botswana’s e-Visa costs BWP 300 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Suriname
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Suriname
BotswanaSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Botswana
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.
Surinamese 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).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Surinamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
South Africa requires Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Suriname
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Surinamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Suriname?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Suriname.
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 Suriname?
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Surinamese 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.