One must however meet certain requirements in order to be allowed to enter, or pass through (transit) the United Kingdom. As a way of guidance, you should be able to show that you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants without working or getting any help from public funds. You will also need to show proof of your accommodation in the UK and evidence that one intend to leave the UK at the end of the visit (for example, an onward or return ticket and a letter from your employer confirming your leave period).
If you are visiting family or friends you will need:
* A letter from your sponsor (the person you are visiting) explaining your relationship with them and the purpose of your visit, and
*Proof of their address in the UK (a utility bill or similar); and
*A copy of the bio-data page (the page containing their photograph) of their UK passport or, if they are not a UK national, evidence of their immigration status in the United Kingdom.
If your sponsor will be supporting you during your visit, or paying for the cost of the visit, you will need:
*Payslips, bank statements, or some other evidence to show that they have enough money to support you.
All Batswana wishing to go to the UK to work or study will normally require a visa prior to entry to the UK. More information about the requirements one must meet to be allowed to enter the UK as a visitor is available on the UK Border Agency website.
