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Botswana Embassy and Consulates in Canada

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Botswana Consulate General in Ottawa, Canada

30 Chinook Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario H2H 7E1 , Canada

Phone: +1 (613) 596-2342 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Botswana may close on the following Canadian and Botswanan holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 3 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 1 day
National Flag of Canada Day	Sunday, February 15	3 weeks, 2 days
Louis Riel Day	Monday, February 16	3 weeks, 3 days
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 4 days
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 5 days

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Botswanan Embassies/Consulates are there in Canada?

Botswana currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Canada including and Ottawa.

2 - Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of Canada (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 Canada?

The Botswanan representative offices in Canada will be closed in observance of the following Canadian and Botswanan holidays in 2026/2024:

Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) (CA & CA) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)

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Visa Information

Botswanan visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Time in Botswana vs Canada

Gaborone, Botswana time is 8:00 hours ahead of Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa, Canada 19:29^PMWednesday, January 21, 2026

Gaborone, Botswana 03:29^AMThursday, January 22, 2026