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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Gaborone, Botswana
Plot 29 Queens Road Gaborone Botswana
Phone: + 267 3904 800
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 33 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Botswanan and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 days, 14 hours |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 days, 14 hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Botswana (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Botswana?
The South African representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Good Friday (BW & ZA) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (2 days, 19 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Botswana
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
04:57AMTuesday, March 31, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
04:57AMTuesday, March 31, 2026