UK ETA Requirements for Botswana Citizens
Everything Botswana citizens need to visit or transit the UK with an ETA in 2025.
Do Botswana citizens need a UK ETA?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling for short visits or transit. The ETA is a digital pre-travel authorisation linked to your passport.
Fee
£16 per application, paid online.
Validity
Valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.
Stay & entries
Multiple entries; up to 6 months per visit.
Processing time
Often within hours; allow up to 3 working days.
Requirements for Botswana applicants
Valid Botswana biometric passport
Travel with the same passport used for your ETA application.
Recent digital photo
Plain light background, neutral expression, no glare.
Email address
For confirmations and decisions.
Payment method
Debit/credit card or mobile wallet to pay the £16 fee.
What Botswana nationals can do on an ETA
| Allowed (examples) | Not allowed |
| Tourism, visiting family/friends, attending events. | Paid work, self-employment, providing services to UK clients. |
| Business meetings, conferences, trade visits. | Internships or training with pay; long-term assignments. |
| Short study (≤ 6 months) and airport transit. | Stays beyond visitor rules; long-term study or residence. |
If you intend to work or stay long-term, apply for the appropriate UK visa rather than an ETA.
How to apply (for Botswana citizens)
Start the application online or in the ETA app
Create an account or sign in.
Scan/enter passport & upload photo
Use NFC scanning in the app if available.
Answer eligibility questions
Select your purpose: tourism, business, or transit.
Pay the £16 fee & submit
You’ll receive an email confirmation.
Wait for approval
Many decisions arrive within hours; allow up to 3 working days.
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