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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 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| King's Birthday | Monday, April 27 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Remembrance Day | Monday, May 04 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
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:
- Valentine's Day (NL) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in Netherlands vs Botswana
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is 1:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
09:22AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
08:22AMThursday, January 08, 2026