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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 1 hours 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 12 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 17 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Botswana
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
06:48AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
04:48AMThursday, January 22, 2026