High Commission of Botswana in London
Today 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00- Address
- Stratford Place 6, W1C 1AY London
- Phone
- +44 20 7499 0031
- Head of mission
- Shimane Lawrence Gaokgethelwe Kelaotswe
Botswana
United Kingdom
Embassy of Botswana in the United Kingdom
1 embassy
Botswana is represented in the United Kingdom by 1 mission: an embassy in London. No visa is needed by British citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Embassy of Botswana in London
The embassy of Botswana is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Stratford Place 6, W1C 1AY London. The head of mission on record is Shimane Lawrence Gaokgethelwe Kelaotswe. Its phone number is on its page.
Botswana visa for British citizens
United KingdomBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
BotswanaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Botswana
Botswana admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Botswana
Missions of the United Kingdom in Botswana (1)
In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Botswana, in Gaborone.
Good to know
Botswana in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Botswana has 31 missions in 21 countries; one of them is in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for citizens of Botswana
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, citizens of Botswana can turn to the embassy of Botswana for passports and emergency help.
When the embassy of Botswana in the United Kingdom is closed
The embassy of Botswana in the United Kingdom closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Botswana, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the embassy of Botswana in the United Kingdom?
The embassy of Botswana is in London, at Stratford Place 6, W1C 1AY London.
Do British citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Botswana?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Gaborone.