- Address
- Plot 3096, North Ring Road, Gaborone, Botswana
- Phone
- +267-3953270
- Website
- bw.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Fan Yong
China
Botswana
Chinese Embassy in Botswana
1 embassy
China is represented in Botswana by 1 mission: an embassy in Gaborone. Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Chinese Embassy in Gaborone
China has its embassy in Gaborone, the capital; the address on record is Plot 3096, North Ring Road, Gaborone, Botswana. The head of mission on record is Fan Yong. Its phone number and website are on its page.
China visa for citizens of Botswana
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China visa requirements for citizens of Botswana
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to China. In Botswana, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Gaborone, or to a visa centre working for China.
Botswana’s missions in China
Missions of Botswana in China (1)
In return, Botswana has an embassy in China, in Beijing.
Good to know
China in Botswana
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in Botswana.
Travel to Botswana for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel. In Botswana, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Chinese embassy in Botswana is closed
The Chinese embassy in Botswana closes on Botswana’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Botswana?
The Chinese embassy is in Gaborone, at Plot 3096, North Ring Road, Gaborone, Botswana.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for China?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Does Botswana have an embassy in China?
Yes, Botswana has its embassy in Beijing.