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Botswana Embassy and Consulates in France

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Botswana Consulate General in Paris, France

88, Avenue Diena 75116 Paris France

Phone: +33 1 47.20.08.23 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 28 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
March Equinox	Friday, March 20	1 month, 3 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 29	2 months
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months, 1 week
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 04	2 months, 1 week
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	2 months, 1 week
Easter Monday	Monday, April 06	2 months, 2 weeks
Labor Day / May Day	Friday, May 01	3 months, 1 week
WWII Victory Day	Friday, May 08	3 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Botswana currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in France including and Paris.

2 - Do French citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Citizens of France (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 France?

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

March Equinox (BW & FR) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (1 month, 3 weeks)

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Visa Information

Botswanan visa requirements for French citizens

Time in Botswana vs France

Gaborone, Botswana time is 1:00 hours ahead of Paris, France

Paris, France 02:32^AMThursday, January 22, 2026

Gaborone, Botswana 03:32^AMThursday, January 22, 2026