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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Australia Consulate General in Gaborone, Botswana
Plot 50637, Block 10, Airport Road (Next To Airport Junction Shopping Centre) Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267 390 2996 and +267 713 31550
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 33 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Botswanan and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Australia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Botswana?
The Australian representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Australia vs Botswana
Canberra, Australia time is 9:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
00:57AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Canberra, Australia
09:57AMThursday, January 08, 2026