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France Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
761 Robinson Road P. O. Box 1424 Gaborone Botswana
Phone: + 267 368 08 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 17 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Botswanan and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 16 hours, 46 minutes |
| Public Holiday (January) | Friday, January 02 | 1 day, 16 hours |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 months |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 3 months |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 3 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for France?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Botswana?
The French representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and French holidays in 2025/2024:
- New Year's Eve (FR) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in France vs Botswana
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
02:13AMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Paris, France
01:13AMWednesday, December 31, 2025