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๐ฑ๐ฐ Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Botswana ๐ง๐ผ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Botswana, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Botswana or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Botswana at a glance
Capital: Gaborone ยท Currency: Botswana pula (BWP, P) ยท Official languages: English, Tswana ยท Calling code: +267
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Botswana: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 17 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Sri Lanka (D, G, M) works with sockets in Botswana.
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Easier destinations near Botswana for Sri Lankan passport holders
- ๐ฑ๐ธ Lesotho โ Visa-free
- ๐ฌ๐ฒ Gambia โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฒ๐ผ Malawi โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ท๐ผ Rwanda โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ธ๐จ Seychelles โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฐ๐ช Kenya โ ETA required
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฐ๐ฒ Comoros โ Visa on arrival
The other way round
๐ง๐ผ Motswana passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Motswana passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Botswana โ
Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Botswana, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Motswana need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Motswana passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.