Embassy of Germany in Gaborone
Today 09:00–12:00- Address
- Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone
- Phone
- +267 395 3143
- Website
- gaborone.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Gabriela Bennemann, Ambassador
Germany
Botswana
German Embassy & Consulates in Botswana
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
In Botswana, Germany has an embassy in Gaborone and an honorary consulate in Maun. Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Botswana
Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Botswana
German Embassy in Gaborone
Germany has its embassy in Gaborone, the capital; the address on record is Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone. The head of mission on record is Gabriela Bennemann, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German honorary consulates in Botswana
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Maun
Moeti Rd, Maun
Germany has an honorary consulate in Maun; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Germany visa for citizens of Botswana
BotswanaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Botswana
GermanyBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of Botswana
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in Botswana turn to the German embassy in Gaborone; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Botswana’s missions in Germany
Missions of Botswana in Germany (3)
In return, Botswana has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Botswana
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Botswana.
Travel to Botswana for German citizens
No visa is needed by German citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days. In Botswana, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When German missions in Botswana are closed
German missions in Botswana close 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Botswana?
The German embassy is in Gaborone, at Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone.
Does Germany have consulates in Botswana?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has an honorary consulate in Maun.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Do German citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Botswana have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Botswana has its embassy in Berlin, along with 2 other missions in Germany.