Embassy
2023/6/30
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／＋267‐368‐2328／＋267‐368‐2323
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／＋267‐368‐2328／＋267‐368‐2323
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 or email beforehand.
Email for general inquiries: information@gr.mofa.go.jp
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 or email beforehand.
Email for general inquiries: information@gr.mofa.go.jp
Holidays
Our office is closed on the following days:
2026
2026
| Thursday 1st January | Public Holiday |
| Friday 2nd January | Public Holiday |
| Monday 23rd February | Japanese Holiday |
| Friday 3rd April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6th April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1st May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 14th May | Ascension Day |
| Wednesday 1st July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Monday 20th July | President's Day |
| Tuesday 21st July | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday 11th August | Japanese Holiday |
| Monday 21st September | Japanese Holiday |
| Wednesday 30th September | Botswana Day |
| Thursday 1st October | Public Holiday |
| Monday 12th October | Japanese Holiday |
| Tuesday 3rd November | Japanese Holiday |
| Monday 23rd November | Japanese Holiday |
| Friday 25th December | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday 29th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Wednesday 30th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Thursday 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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