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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Gaborone, Botswana
Plot 1079-1084, Main Mall Off Queens Road, Gaborone Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267 3952 841
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 52 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Botswanan and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month |
| Public Holiday (July) | Tuesday, July 21 | 1 month |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Botswana (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Botswana?
The British representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Botswana
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
03:38AMMonday, June 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
02:38AMMonday, June 15, 2026