United Kingdom visa requirements for Botswana citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a Botswana passport, you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for United Kingdom. The Botswana passport currently ranks #115 of 199 worldwide, with 77 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
United Kingdom is selective but not restrictive, admitting 89 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #20 with 162 open destinations. The reverse direction is smoother: United Kingdom passport holders get visa-free for Botswana.
In the opposite direction, United Kingdom citizens travelling to Botswana face: visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the eTA
Official UK ETA (GOV.UK) · fee: £16. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →