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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 1 hours 23 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| 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 |
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:
- March Equinox (BW & FR) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (1 month, 3 weeks)
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Time in France vs Botswana
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
07:07AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
06:07AMTuesday, January 20, 2026