British High Commission in Gaborone

The United Kingdom requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the British high commission in Gaborone whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

The British high commission in Gaborone is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Botswana on record. Botswana in turn has an embassy in London.

About the British high commission in Gaborone

It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Gaborone. It is headed by Giles Enticknap Mbe, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.

Address and contact

Address: Main Mall, Gaborone. The record for the British high commission in Gaborone includes a phone number and an official website.

British citizens travelling to Botswana

British citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.

When the British high commission in Gaborone is closed

The next closures of the British high commission in Gaborone for public holidays in Botswana are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the British high commission in Gaborone

Current procedures for the British high commission in Gaborone, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the British high commission in Gaborone

The British high commission in Gaborone has 9 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.