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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
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Botswanan and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 week |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 month |
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month |
| Public Holiday (July) | Tuesday, July 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Botswana Day | Wednesday, September 30 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
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 2026/2024:
- Father's Day (BW & FR) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in France vs Botswana
Paris, France time is is same date and time Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
21:07PMFriday, June 12, 2026
Paris, France
21:07PMFriday, June 12, 2026