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:
2024
2025
2024
| Monday 1st January | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday 2nd January | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday 3rd January | Japanese Holiday |
| Friday 29th March | Good Friday |
| Monday 1st April | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 1st May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 9th May | Ascension Day |
| Monday 1st July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Monday 15th July | President's Day |
| Tuesday 16th July | Public Holiday |
| Monday 30th September | Botswana Day |
| Tuesday 1st October | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday 30th October | Public Holiday |
| Thursday 31st October | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday 25th December | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 26th December | Boxing Day |
| Monday 30th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Tuesday 31st December | End of Year Holiday |
2025
| Wednesday 1st January | Public Holiday |
| Thursday 2nd January | Public Holiday |
| Friday 3rd January | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday 11th February | Japanese Holiday |
| Friday 18th April | Good Friday |
| Monday 21st April | Easter Monday |
| Thursday 1st May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 29th May | Ascension Day |
| Tuesday 1st July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Monday 21st July | President's Day |
| Tuesday 22nd July | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday 30th September | Botswana Day |
| Wednesday 1st October | Public Holiday |
| Monday 13th October | Japanese Holiday |
| Monday 3rd November | Japanese Holiday |
| Thursday 25th December | Christmas Day |
| Friday 26th December | Boxing Day |
| Monday 29th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Tuesday 30th December | End of Year Holiday |
| Wednesday 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
Our social media accounts are administered under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Social Media Moderation Policy.