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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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 02 | 22 hours, 11 minutes |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 3 days, 22 hours |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 22 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 22 hours |
| New Year Holiday Week | Thursday, January 08 | 6 days, 22 hours |
| Old New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 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:
- New Year's Day (BW & RU) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (3 hours, 12 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs Botswana
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
20:48PMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Moscow, Russia
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