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Embassies in Botswana

Foreign embassies and consulates in Botswana, plus Botswana's own diplomatic missions abroad — with contact details, office hours and visa guidance for each.

Botswana at a glance

Capital
Gaborone
Population
2.5M
Currency
Botswana pula (BWP)
Dial code
+267
Languages
English
ISO code
BW

Diplomatic Overview

Botswana hosts 32 foreign embassies and diplomatic missions, most of them in Gaborone, representing countries from 6 continents. Botswana also maintains 34 embassies and consulates in 25 countries worldwide, spanning 6 continents.

32 Foreign embassies in Botswana
34 Botswana missions abroad
6 Continents represented
25 Countries with Botswana missions

Embassies and Consulates in Botswana: An Overview

Botswana is host to 32 foreign diplomatic missions sent by 31 countries. As in most countries, the diplomatic community is centred on the capital, Gaborone, where 31 of these missions are based. Missions are also present in Maun.

Which type of mission should you contact?

Not every mission offers the same services. The list below includes 14 embassys, 9 honorary consulates, 5 consulate generals and 4 high commissions. An embassy is the main mission and normally sits in the capital; a consulate general or consulate handles visas and passport work for its own region; an honorary consulate offers limited help and usually cannot issue visas. If you are unsure which one to approach, our guide to embassies and consulates explains the difference in plain language. Read the guide →

Botswana's own missions abroad

Botswana maintains its own network of 34 embassies and consulates in 25 countries across 6 continents. If you are a Botswana citizen travelling or living overseas, these are the offices that renew your passport, register a birth abroad and assist in an emergency.

What you will find on each listing

Every listing on this page links to a full profile with the street address, telephone number, email, official website, a map and live opening hours converted to Botswana local time. Contact details change without notice, so always confirm on the mission's official website before travelling to an appointment.

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Foreign Embassies in Botswana

32 missions

32 diplomatic missions located in Botswana, most in Gaborone. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and visa services.

Botswana Embassies & Consulates Abroad

34 missions

Botswana operates 34 diplomatic missions in 25 countries across 6 continents. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and services offered.

Visiting Botswana — visa basics

Short visits

Entry rules for Botswana depend on your nationality — many travelers need a visa or electronic authorization, while some enter visa-free for short stays. Check with the nearest Botswana mission listed above.

Applying for a visa

Applications are handled by Botswana's embassies and consulates abroad, or through authorized visa centers. Book an appointment and confirm required documents before you apply.

Longer stays & work

Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process. Start with the official immigration portal of Botswana.

Always confirm current requirements with the nearest Botswana embassy before travel. (Replace this section with your hand-written visa guide for Botswana.)

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies are there in Botswana?

Botswana hosts 32 foreign diplomatic missions — embassies, consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates. The full list above is searchable by country.

Where are most embassies located in Botswana?

Most missions are concentrated in Gaborone (31 missions), typically near government ministries and the diplomatic quarter.

Does Botswana have embassies in other countries?

Yes — Botswana operates 34 diplomatic missions abroad, each listed above with full contact details.

How do I contact my country's embassy in Botswana?

Select your country from the list above to open its embassy page, where you'll find phone, email, address, a map and current office hours. For emergencies, use the 24-hour consular line on the official website.