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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 |
|---|---|---|
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 4 days, 7 hours |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 6 days, 7 hours |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 3 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:
- WWII Victory Day (FR) Fri, May 08, 2026 (4 days, 12 hours)
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Time in France vs Botswana
Paris, France time is is same date and time Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
11:26AMSunday, May 03, 2026
Paris, France
11:26AMSunday, May 03, 2026