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Botswana Embassy and Consulates in Australia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Botswana High Commission in Canberra, Australia
130 Denison St, Deakin Act 2600, Canberra, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6234 7500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 39 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Botswana may close on the following Australian and Botswanan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 5 days, 11 hours |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Wednesday, February 18 | 6 days, 11 hours |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Foundation Day | Friday, March 06 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| May Day | Monday, March 09 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
1. How many Botswanan Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Botswana currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Australia including and Canberra.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Australia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Botswana for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Botswanan visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Botswanan embassies in Australia?
The Botswanan representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Botswanan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (AU) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 days, 7 hours)
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Time in Botswana vs Australia
Gaborone, Botswana time is 9:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
16:21PMWednesday, February 11, 2026
Gaborone, Botswana
07:21AMWednesday, February 11, 2026