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Germany Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Germany Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone (Main Mall) Botswana
Phone: +267 395 31 43
Working hours: Open now (Close in 32 minutes)
Germany Embassy in Maun, Botswana
Okavango Air Rescue, Moeti Road Plot 448, Maun, Botswana
Phone: +267 686 16 16
Working hours: Open now (Close in 32 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following Botswanan and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Public Holiday (January) | Friday, January 02 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 3 hours |
| Franco-German Day | Thursday, January 22 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Remembrance Day for the Victims of National Socialism | Tuesday, January 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| European Privacy Day | Wednesday, January 28 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Children's Hospice Day | Tuesday, February 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Germany currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Botswana including Gaborone and Maun.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Germany. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Germany in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in Botswana?
The German representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and German holidays in 2026/2024:
- Public Holiday (January) (BW) Fri, Jan 02, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Germany vs Botswana
Berlin, Germany time is 1:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
15:28PMFriday, January 02, 2026
Berlin, Germany
14:28PMFriday, January 02, 2026