Botswana passport → United Kingdom
Do Motswana citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Motswana passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
United Kingdom at a glance
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Region
- Northern Europe
GB54.0°N · 2.0°WPhoto: Chiugoran · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Kingdom for other passports
- BotswanaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaeTA180 days
Nearby in Northern Europe for Motswana passport holders
Common questions
Do Motswana citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Motswana passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Motswana citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Motswana citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Kingdom?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Motswana citizens visit without a visa?
73 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Botswana passport ranks #58 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Botswana citizens (edited 21 Aug 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the United Kingdom before you travel.