High Commission of the United Kingdom in Gaborone
no hours on record- Address
- Main Mall, Gaborone
- Phone
- +267 395 2841
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Giles Enticknap Mbe
United Kingdom
Botswana
British Embassy in Botswana
1 embassy
In Botswana, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Gaborone. Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
British Embassy in Gaborone
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Gaborone, the capital; the address on record is Main Mall, Gaborone. The head of mission on record is Giles Enticknap Mbe. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Botswana
BotswanaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Botswana
United KingdomBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Botswana
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Applicants in Botswana turn to the British embassy in Gaborone; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Botswana’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Botswana in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Botswana has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Botswana
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Botswana.
Travel to Botswana for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Botswana, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Botswana is closed
The British embassy in Botswana closes on Botswana’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Botswana?
The British embassy is in Gaborone, at Main Mall, Gaborone.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for Botswana?
British citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Does Botswana have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Botswana has its embassy in London.