Botswana Visa-Free Entry — 90 days for ~100 nationalities (Okavango, Chobe, Kalahari)for 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka citizens travelling to 🇧🇼 Botswana

📋Required Documents5

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  Nationality on Botswana’s visa-waiver list (US, UK, EU, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR, SADC & Commonwealth)
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  Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with 2 blank pages
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  Proof of accommodation or host details
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  Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
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  Return or onward ticket

ℹ️What to Expect

Apply for your Botswana Visa-Free Entry — 90 days for ~100 nationalities (Okavango, Chobe, Kalahari) through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes on arrival — no advance processing required. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Botswana border. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Always verify current requirements with the Botswana embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Free entry stamp on arrival — up to 90 days/year (cumulative), one extension at an immigration office
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  Yellow fever vaccination certificate

  Required if arriving from an endemic country.

🌐Why Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Botswana

Sri Lanka citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Botswana. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Sri Lanka passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.

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• Botswana Tourist eVisa — online, ~USD 30, for non-waiver nationalities →
• Botswana Work Permit — employer-applied; localisation test; up to 5 years →