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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 (Open in 7 hours 55 minutes)

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
Orthodox Easter Monday	Monday, April 13	0 minutes
Yom HaShoah	Tuesday, April 14	16 hours, 54 minutes
Yom HaAtzmaut	Wednesday, April 22	1 week, 1 day
Shakespeare Day	Thursday, April 23	1 week, 2 days
Labour Day	Friday, May 01	2 weeks, 3 days
Early May Bank Holiday	Monday, May 04	2 weeks, 6 days
Lag B'Omer	Tuesday, May 05	3 weeks
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	3 weeks, 5 days
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	1 month

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:

Orthodox Easter Monday (GB) Mon, Apr 13, 2026 (0 minutes)

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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 01:05^AMMonday, April 13, 2026

Gaborone, Botswana 02:05^AMMonday, April 13, 2026