Botswana: UK Imposes Visa On Botswana Nationals

Botswana: UK Imposes Visa On Botswana Nationals

Gaborone -- Botswana nationals will require an entry visa to visit the United Kingdom (UK) with effect from October 14.

Botswana travellers now need UK visa

On October 14, the UK introduced visa requirements for citizens of Botswana, with immediate effect.Nationals of Botswana will no longer be eligible…

UK pulls plug on Botswana’s visa-free entry – Windhoek Observer

Chamwe Kaira The government of Botswana has announced that, starting 14 October 2025, citizens will need an entry visa to travel to the United Kingdom (UK). The UK has introduced the same requirement for Namibia. According to the Botswana government, the UK decision follows concerns over illegal and irregular migration involving Batswana, including a rise in asylum applications since 2022.  As a result, the UK government has revoked Botswana’s vi

UK slaps Botswana with visa requirement

The United Kingdom has announced that all Botswana nationals must now obtain a visa before travelling to the UK, including for short visits, effective immediately from 14 October 2025. Botswana, South Africa’s neighbour and a Commonwealth partner, is now facing restrictions due to what the UK government calls a “misuse of the immigration system”. The decision was prompted by a high number of Botswana nationals claiming asylum upon arrival or aft…