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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Day | Saturday, May 09 | 6 days, 2 hours |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 week |
| Victory Day | Monday, May 11 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Russia Day | Friday, June 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Muharram | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 2 months, 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:
- Victory Day (RU) Sat, May 09, 2026 (6 days, 7 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Botswana
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
16:53PMSaturday, May 02, 2026
Moscow, Russia
17:53PMSaturday, May 02, 2026