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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: Open now (Close in 6 hours 45 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 week |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday, February 23 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Special Operations Forces Day | Friday, February 27 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 09 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 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:
- Valentine's Day (RU) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 days, 14 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Botswana
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
09:15AMTuesday, February 10, 2026
Moscow, Russia
10:15AMTuesday, February 10, 2026