--- title: "UK Tourist Visa Success Rate from Botswana: 52.6%" description: "Home Office data, year to March 2026: 52.6% of Botswanan UK tourist applications were issued. Up from 31.5%. Requirements, fees, free check." url: "https://getvisaodds.com/botswanan-citizens/uk/tourist-visa" --- 1. [Home](https://getvisaodds.com/) 2. [UK visas](https://getvisaodds.com/uk-visa-odds) 3. [Tourist / Visitor](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/tourist-visa-odds) 4. Botswanan citizens πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό Botswanan citizens Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Β· Tourist / Visitor # UK tourist / visitor visa success rate for Botswanan citizens (year to March 2026) 52.6% of Botswanan UK tourist visa applications were approved in the year to March 2026, across 924 decisions β€” the remaining 47.4% were refused. Approval is up from 31.5% in year to March 2025. Unlike the Schengen figures, this is grouped by the applicant's nationality rather than by where the application was lodged, and it is broken down by visa type, so it describes Botswanan tourist applicants specifically. Withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It remains a nationality-wide outcome rather than a prediction for one case. On the money side: No set minimum. Show you can cover the trip without working in the UK and have clear reasons to return home. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that. Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). Rules: [GOV.UK β€” UK Home Office ](https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor). UK assesses a tourist visa on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 78% base approval for Botswanan citizens β€” your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Published approval rates for Botswana run at 61.6% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 89.2% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. [Estimate my personal odds](#estimate) Official β€” issued, year to March 2026 52.6% - Refused (year to March 2026) 47.4% - Refused (year to March 2025) 68.5% - Issued 486 - Refused 438 - Decided 924 Official published figure: 47.4% refused in year to March 2026, so 52.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance tourist visa applications from Botswana nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Source: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). An outcome for everyone who applied from this country, not your odds β€” estimate yours below. ## Estimate your personal odds Pre-filled for this route. A few taps and it’s done β€” privately, in your browser. ## Key requirements - Passport valid for the whole of your stay - Online application, up to 3 months before you travel - Β£135 fee for a standard 6-month visit visa (2026) - Proof of funds, accommodation, and plans to leave the UK - Evidence of ties (work, family, studies) that draw you home ### Visa fee (cost) Β£135 for the standard 6-month visitor visa (April 2026 rate). ### Money & funds No set minimum. Show you can cover the trip without working in the UK and have clear reasons to return home. ### Typical timeline Apply online and provide biometrics; standard visit-visa decisions take around 3 weeks from many countries. ## Common refusal reasons - Doubt that you will actually leave the UK - Funds not credibly explained or recently deposited - Inconsistent or unsupported trip purpose - Previous UK or immigration breaches - A host or sponsor who is not credible or well documented ## Where Botswana sits in the official data Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Botswanan applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Botswana. ### US visitor visas β€” FY2025 A **38.4%** adjusted refusal rate places Botswana **120th of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes β€” a lower refusal rate than 40% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Botswana is 6.6 points above it. ### Schengen short-stay visas β€” 2025 Across all Schengen consulates in Botswana, **10.8%** of short-stay applications were not issued β€” **50th of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 4.8 points below the 15.6% median. Sources: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport. ## Frequently asked questions What is the UK tourist visa refusal rate for Botswanan citizens? 47.4% in year to March 2026, against 68.5% in year to March 2025 β€” meaning 52.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance tourist visa applications from Botswana nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average. Where does this UK refusal-rate figure come from? From UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02), covering year to March 2026. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself. What matters most for a UK tourist visa? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible. Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances? Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time. Is this a guarantee of approval? No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better. Is my information private? Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored β€” there is no sign-up and nothing to leak. How much is a UK visitor visa in 2026? A Standard Visitor visa costs Β£135 for a stay of up to 6 months. Long-term visit visas (2, 5, 10 years) cost more. Can I study on a UK Standard Visitor visa? Yes, for short courses of up to 6 months. Longer study needs the Student route. Why are UK visit visas refused? Most refusals come down to the caseworker not being satisfied you will leave β€” weak ties, unclear funds, or an unconvincing purpose. How long does a UK visitor visa take? Standard processing is around 3 weeks in many countries, though it varies. 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