Botswana
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Botswana
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone.
British citizens travelling to Botswana
United KingdomBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in the United Kingdom
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
In Botswana, applications go to the British embassy in Gaborone, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Ireland requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by British citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Botswana?
The British embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.