Syria
Botswana
Botswana visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for 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 Syria
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Syria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Syria
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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.
Before travelling from Syria to Botswana, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Syrian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
South Africa requires Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Syria
Syria requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Syria and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Syria?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Syria.
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 Syria?
Syria requires a visa from citizens of Botswana, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Syrian 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.