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Botswana: entry rules for Sri Lankan passport holders

Visa needed

for Sri Lankan passport holders, unless you hold a valid Schengen or UK visa

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Which visas do you hold?

Sri Lankan passport holders can visit Botswana without a visa only with a valid Schengen or UK visa. Tick yours to see what applies to you.

You need a visa to visit Botswana

With a Sri Lankan passport alone, apply for a Botswana visa before you travel, on the official government website or at its embassy.

If you hold a valid Schengen or UK visa, tick it above: then you can visit without one.

For guidance only. Rules change, so always check the official government website before you travel.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can Sri Lankan passport holders enter Botswana?

Only if you also hold a valid Schengen or UK visa: then it's visa-free, and you can stay a limited period. Without one, you need a Botswana visa.

How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Botswana?

It varies; check the official source before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Free.

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