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Botswana Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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Botswana High Commission in London, United Kingdom

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6 Stratford Place London W1C 1Ay United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7499 0031 and +44 20 7647 1000 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Botswana may close on the following British and Botswanan holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Assumption of Mary Saturday, August 15 2 days, 18 hours
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) Wednesday, August 26 1 week, 6 days
Summer Bank Holiday Monday, August 31 2 weeks, 4 days
Rosh Hashana Saturday, September 12 4 weeks, 2 days
Yom Kippur Monday, September 21 1 month, 1 week
September Equinox Wednesday, September 23 1 month, 1 week
First day of Sukkot Saturday, September 26 1 month, 1 week
Botswana Day Wednesday, September 30 1 month, 2 weeks
Public Holiday (October) Thursday, October 01 1 month, 2 weeks
Hoshana Rabbah Friday, October 02 1 month, 2 weeks
Shemini Atzeret Saturday, October 03 1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Botswanan Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Botswana currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to Botswana for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Botswanan visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Botswanan embassies in United Kingdom?

The Botswanan representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Botswanan holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Assumption of Mary (GB) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 days)

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Visa Information

Botswanan visa requirements for British citizens

Time in Botswana vs United Kingdom

Gaborone, Botswana time is 1:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 23:56PMTuesday, August 11, 2026
Gaborone, Botswana 00:56AMWednesday, August 12, 2026

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