High Commission of Botswana in London
High Commission 
Botswana London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Stratford Place 6, W1C 1AY London
- bohico@govbw.com
- Fax
- +44 20 7495 8595
Head of mission: Shimane Lawrence Gaokgethelwe Kelaotswe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 14 October 2025
Botswana’s high commission to the United Kingdom is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Stratford Place 6, W1C 1AY London. No visa is needed by British citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the high commission of Botswana in London
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Botswana
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The high commission of Botswana in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
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
No visa is needed by British citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
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Botswana’s other missions in the United Kingdom
The high commission of Botswana in London is the only mission of Botswana in the United Kingdom on record. The United Kingdom in turn has an embassy in Gaborone.
Good to know
About the high commission of Botswana in London
The head of mission on record is Shimane Lawrence Gaokgethelwe Kelaotswe. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Botswana.
Address and contact
Address: Stratford Place 6, W1C 1AY London. The record for the high commission of Botswana in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address and a fax number.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to the United Kingdom
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
When the high commission of Botswana in London is closed
The high commission of Botswana in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Botswana such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the high commission of Botswana in London
Call the high commission of Botswana in London before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the high commission of Botswana in London
The high commission of Botswana in London has 29 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the High Commission of Botswana in London?
The high commission of Botswana in London is at Stratford Place 6, W1C 1AY London.
What are the opening hours of the High Commission of Botswana in London?
The high commission of Botswana in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the High Commission of Botswana in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the high commission of Botswana in London do not include Saturday.
When is the High Commission of Botswana in London closed?
The high commission of Botswana in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Botswana.
Do British citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
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