ExploEntry rules · Botswana → United Kingdom
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Not a full visa, but yes to an authorisation. Citizens of Botswana need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for the United Kingdom, applied for online before departure.
- Entry rule
- eTA
- Allowed stay
- Set by the permit
- Botswana passport
- 113th of 197 · 47 visa-free
Before you go
- An eTA is a quick online authorisation linked to your passport. It is not a full visa, but you must have it before you fly.
- Apply on the official government site only. Look-alike sites charge extra and some are scams.
- Approval is often fast but can take longer, so do not leave it to the last minute.
- Keep your approval number or a copy. Airlines check it at check-in.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
United Kingdom at a glance
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (£, GBP)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on the
- left
- Power plugs
- Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz
More: United Kingdom travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
Right now in London
Next public holidays
Best time to visit United Kingdom
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
May–Sep. Longest, warmest days of the year.
More from Botswana in Europe
How other passports get into United Kingdom
- United StateseTA
- IndiaVisa required
- CanadaeTA
- AustraliaeTA
- GermanyVisa-free
- FranceVisa-free
- ItalyVisa-free
- SpainVisa-free
All passports for United Kingdom · Going the other way: British citizens to Botswana
Questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Not a full visa, but yes to an authorisation. Citizens of Botswana need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for the United Kingdom, applied for online before departure.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in the United Kingdom?
The length of stay is set by the authorisation you receive, so check it when you apply. It is commonly 30 to 90 days for tourism, but it varies by country and permit type.
How do I apply for the United Kingdom eTA?
Apply online on the official government site, pay the fee and wait for the approval, which is linked to your passport. Do this before you fly, and keep the approval number.
How long must my passport be valid for the United Kingdom?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.