French Embassy in Gaborone
Embassy 
France Gaborone, Botswana
- Address
- 761, Gaborone
- Website
- bw.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 February 2022
The French embassy in Gaborone stands at 761, Gaborone, in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. Within 1 km there are 8 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Botswana
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Check with the French embassy in Gaborone whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Brazil in GaboroneQueens, Gaborone
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Embassy of Germany in GaboroneQueens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone
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High Commission of South Africa in GaboroneQueens Road 29, Gaborone
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in GaboroneMain Mall, Gaborone
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Embassy of the United States in GaboroneEmbassy Drive, Gaborone
France’s other missions in Botswana
The French embassy in Gaborone is the only mission of France in Botswana on record. Botswana in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Gaborone
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Gaborone.
Address and contact
Address: 761, Gaborone. The record for the French embassy in Gaborone includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by French citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Gaborone is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Gaborone for public holidays in Botswana are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Gaborone
Current procedures for the French embassy in Gaborone, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Gaborone
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Gaborone there are 8 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Gaborone?
The French embassy in Gaborone is at 761, Gaborone.
When is the French Embassy in Gaborone closed?
The French embassy in Gaborone closes on Botswana’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for France?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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