- Address
- 761, Gaborone
- Phone
- +267 397 38 63
- Website
- bw.ambafrance.org
France
Botswana
French Embassy in Botswana
1 embassy
France is represented in Botswana by 1 mission: an embassy in Gaborone. Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
French Embassy in Gaborone
At 761, Gaborone, the French embassy represents France towards Botswana. Its phone number and website are on its page.
France visa for citizens of Botswana
BotswanaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Botswana
FranceBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Botswana
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Applicants in Botswana turn to the French embassy in Gaborone; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Botswana’s missions in France
Missions of Botswana in France (2)
In return, Botswana has 2 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Botswana
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Botswana.
Travel to Botswana for French citizens
French citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days. In Botswana, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Botswana is closed
The French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Botswana?
The French embassy is in Gaborone, at 761, Gaborone.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for France?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Do French citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Botswana have an embassy in France?
Yes, Botswana has its embassy in Paris, along with 1 other mission in France.