Sri Lanka visa for Botswana citizens

Embarking on a journey from Botswana to the captivating island of Sri Lanka is made seamless with the readily available e-visa for passport holders. Visitors can secure one of three available e-visa types—tourist, business, or transit—each typically granting a maximum stay of 30 days. Given the significant distance between Southern Africa and South Asia, travelers should plan for flights often connecting through Middle Eastern hubs like Doha or Dubai, arriving at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, where the Sri Lankan Rupee is the official currency. Be mindful of the 3.5-hour time difference between Gaborone and Colombo to minimize jet lag and optimize your visit.

eVisa30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose – Free Visa Scheme
30d$0double-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose – Maldivian Nationals
90d$0double-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
TouristVisit Visa – Tourist Visa (Short-Term)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristVisit Visa – Tourist Visa (Short-Term, double entry)
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TransitElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Transit
2d$0valid 2d
Apply
TransitPort-of-Entry Transit Visa
2dvalid 2d
Apply
BusinessElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Business Purpose
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (single entry)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (double entry)
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (multiple entry)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
OtherShort-Term Visit Visa
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
WorkResidence Visa – Work / Residence Visa
multiple-entry
Apply
StudentResidence Visa – Elective Studies
multiple-entry
Apply
WorkResidence Visa – Voluntary Work
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherEntry Visa (for Residence/Work/Longer Stay)
Apply
OtherOfficial Visa
$0multiple-entry
Apply
OtherGratis ETA (Ordinary Passports under Bilateral Arrangements)
30d$0valid 1mo
Apply
TouristOne Month Tourist Visa Extension
Apply
TouristSix Month Tourist / Business Visa Extension
Apply
TouristOnline Tourist Visa Extension
Apply
OtherFree Visa Extension for Foreign Nationals Unable to Depart Sri Lanka Due to Flight Cancellations
$0
Apply

Standard visitor visa 60 days within 6 months; SAARC USD 35, non-SAARC USD 75; additional USD 18.50 fee.

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