🇬🇧 British passport → Botswana
Do British citizens need a visa for Botswana?
British passports are among the best for Africa. Commonwealth ties give you visa-free entry to most Southern African countries and discounted fees in several others.
No — British citizens do not need a visa for Botswana.
No advance visa needed. An entry stamp is issued at the border or airport on arrival. Entry stamp issued on arrival. No advance application needed.
- Stay length
- Up to 90 days
- Cost
- Free
- Processing
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for
What else you need
Common entry requirements that catch travelers out — verify each before you fly.
What to know about Botswana. Botswana is visa-free for over 100 nationalities. Travelers entering self-drive from South Africa need a Cross-Border Charge Permit (BWP 90) at the border.
Notes for British travelers
Currency tip
You’ll likely pay Botswana visa fees in USD or local currency, not GBP. Bring clean, post-2009 USD notes in mixed denominations — they’re the most useful currency for visas on arrival and border fees across Africa.
Health prep
Required if arriving from a yellow fever country Check the latest CDC/UK government travel health advice for Botswana before you fly — recommended vaccinations and antimalarial guidance change.
FAQ
- Do British citizens need a visa for Botswana?
- No. British passport holders do not need a visa for Botswana for stays up to up to 90 days.
- How much does a Botswana visa cost for British citizens?
- Free.
- How long can British citizens stay in Botswana?
- Up to 90 days is the standard tourist entry. Extensions are usually possible through the destination's immigration office; some countries allow border-hop renewals.
- Can British citizens get a Botswana visa on arrival?
- You don't need a visa at all — just present your passport on arrival.
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