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Finland Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Finland Honorary Consulate in Gaborone, Botswana
2Nd Floor, Acacia House Plot 74538, Prime Plaza Cnr Khama Crescent Ext & Cnr Pg Matante Road New Cbd, Gaborone Botswana
Phone: +267 395 3481
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Finland may close on the following Botswanan and Finnish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Public Holiday (July) | Tuesday, July 21 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Botswana Day | Wednesday, September 30 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Public Holiday (October) | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, October 31 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, November 08 | 4 months |
| Independence Day | Sunday, December 06 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Finnish Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Finland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Finland?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Finland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Finland in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Finnish embassies in Botswana?
The Finnish representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Finnish holidays in 2026/2024:
- President's Day (BW) Mon, Jul 20, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Finland vs Botswana
Helsinki, Finland time is 1:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
14:40PMSaturday, July 04, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
15:40PMSaturday, July 04, 2026