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China Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
China Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
Plot 3096, N Ring Rd, Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267 318 0076
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Botswanan and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 1 month |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 1 month |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 1 month |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 1 month |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
China currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for China?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Botswana?
The Chinese representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Spring Festival Eve (CN) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in China vs Botswana
Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
00:45AMWednesday, January 14, 2026
Beijing, China
06:45AMWednesday, January 14, 2026