- Address
- Embassy Drive, Gaborone
- Website
- bw.usembassy.gov
United States
Botswana
US Embassy in Botswana
1 embassy
In Botswana, the United States has an embassy in Gaborone. The United States requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
US Embassy in Gaborone
The US embassy is in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, at Embassy Drive, Gaborone. Its website is linked on its page.
United States visa for citizens of Botswana
BotswanaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Botswana
United StatesBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Botswana
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Botswana turn to the US embassy in Gaborone; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Botswana’s missions in the United States
Missions of Botswana in the United States (2)
In return, Botswana has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Botswana
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Botswana.
Travel to Botswana for US citizens
Botswana admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Botswana, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Botswana is closed
The US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Botswana?
The US embassy is in Gaborone, at Embassy Drive, Gaborone.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Do US citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Botswana have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Botswana has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.