Embassy
2020/12/10
Embassy of Japan in Botswana maintains and develops relations between Japan and Botswana, promotes Japan's economic and commercial interests and assists Japanese business, workers and investors. We work with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat to contribute to the development of the whole region. We provide services to Japanese nationals living in and visiting Botswana.
Contact Information
Embassy of Japan in Botswana
4th floor Barclays House, Plot 8842, Khama Crescent
Private Bag 00222
Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267-391-4456
FAX: +267-391-4468
Email for general inquiries: information@gr.mofa.go.jp
4th floor Barclays House, Plot 8842, Khama Crescent
Private Bag 00222
Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267-391-4456
FAX: +267-391-4468
Email for general inquiries: information@gr.mofa.go.jp
Opening Hours
Administration, Cultural and Information Center
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 16:45, excluding holidays
Visa
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 12:00, excluding holidays
Japanese Citizen Services
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:30, excluding holidays
For all services, please make an appointment by telephone beforehand.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 16:45, excluding holidays
Visa
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 12:00, excluding holidays
Japanese Citizen Services
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:30, excluding holidays
For all services, please make an appointment by telephone beforehand.
Holidays
Our office is closed on the following days:
2022
2021
2022
| Mon 3rd January | Public Holiday |
| Tue 4th January | Public Holiday |
| Fri 11th February | Japanese Holiday |
| Mon 21st March | Japanese Holiday |
| Fri 15th April | Good Friday |
| Mon 18th April | Easter Monday |
| Mon 2nd May | Public Holiday |
| Thu 26th May | Ascension Day |
| Fri 1st July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Mon 18th July | President's Day |
| Thu 11th August | Japanese Holiday |
| Fri 30th September | Botswana Day |
| Thu 3rd November | Japanese Holiday |
| Wed 23rd November | Japanese Holiday |
| Mon 26th December | Boxing Day |
| Tue 27th December | Public Holiday |
| Thu 29th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Fri 30th December | End of Year Holiday |
2021
| Fri 1st January | New Year's Day |
| Thu 11th February | Japanese Holiday |
| Fri 2nd April | Good Friday |
| Mon 5th April | Easter Monday |
| Mon 3rd May | Substitute Holiday for Labour Day (1st May) |
| Thu 13th May | Ascension Day |
| Thu 1st July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Mon 19th July | President's Day |
| Tue 20th July | Public Holiday |
| Mon 9th August | Japanese Holiday |
| Thu 30th September | Botswana Day |
| Fri 1st October | Public Holiday |
| Wed 3rd November | Japanese Holiday |
| Tue 23rd November | Japanese Holiday |
| Mon 27th December | Public Holiday |
| Wed 29th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Thu 30th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Fri 31st December | End of Year Holiday |
How to find us
The Embassy reception is located on the 4th floor.
There are two entrances into the building. If you go through the entrance with the bank ATM on your left hand, please use the single elevator located on the far side of the entrance hall. Do not use the two elevators near the ATM. If you don't see the ATM outside the entrance, you are on the right side.
How to connect with us online
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