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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
4711 Tawana, Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267 395 3389
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Botswanan and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Day | Wednesday, November 04 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Public Holiday (January) | Saturday, January 02 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 04 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 05 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Wednesday, January 06 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of Botswana (holders of regular passports) can travel to Russia for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Russian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Botswana?
The Russian representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Unity Day (RU) Wed, Nov 04, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Russia vs Botswana
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
01:06AMSunday, October 11, 2026
Moscow, Russia
02:06AMSunday, October 11, 2026