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Netherlands Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Netherlands Honorary Consulate in Gaborone, Botswana
Central Square Offices, New Cbd, Office 1.05 Gaborone, Botswana,
Phone: +27 124 254 500, +267 71631563
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 40 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Netherlands may close on the following Botswanan and Dutch holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana Day | Wednesday, September 30 | 9 hours, 39 minutes |
| Public Holiday (October) | Thursday, October 01 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas | Saturday, December 05 | 2 months |
| St Nicholas' Day | Sunday, December 06 | 2 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 3 months |
1. How many Dutch Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Netherlands currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Netherlands. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Netherlands in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Dutch embassies in Botswana?
The Dutch representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Dutch holidays in 2026/2024:
- Botswana Day (BW) Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (14 hours, 40 minutes)
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Time in Netherlands vs Botswana
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is is same date and time Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
09:20AMTuesday, September 29, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
09:20AMTuesday, September 29, 2026