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South African Embassy in Botswana

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In Botswana, South Africa has an embassy in Gaborone. No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.

South African Embassy in Gaborone

The South African embassy is in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, at Queens Road 29, Gaborone. Its phone number is on its page.

South Africa visa for citizens of Botswana

BotswanaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Botswana

South AfricaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of South Africa

Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Botswana’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Botswana in South Africa (1)

In return, Botswana has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Botswana

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Botswana.

Travel to Botswana for South African citizens

South African citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Botswana, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Botswana is closed

The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the South African embassy in Botswana?

The South African embassy is in Gaborone, at Queens Road 29, Gaborone.

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Botswana?

No visa is needed by South African citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Botswana have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, Botswana has its embassy in Pretoria.