German Embassy in Gaborone
Embassy 
Germany Gaborone, Botswana
- Address
- Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone
- Phone
- +267 395 3143
- Website
- gaborone.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 671 97
Head of mission: Gabriela Bennemann, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 16 December 2024
At Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone, the German embassy in Gaborone represents Germany towards Botswana. Germany requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Gaborone
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag bis Freitag 9 bis 12 Uhr Feiertage
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Botswana
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Gaborone is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
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 requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the German embassy in Gaborone takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,884 | 1,755 | 120 | 6.4% | 38.9% |
| 2024 | 1,633 | 1,357 | 264 | 16.3% | 44.0% |
| 2025 | 1,504 | 1,334 | 161 | 10.8% | 48.3% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Gaborone received 1,504 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,334. 161 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 10.8%. In 2024 it had been 16.3%: the rate fell by 5.5 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 8% compared with 2024 (1,633).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 6.4% (2023) to 16.3% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Botswana, 10.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%.
Multiple-entry visas made up 48.3% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Botswana.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in GaboroneMain Mall, Gaborone
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High Commission of South Africa in GaboroneQueens Road 29, Gaborone
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Embassy of France in Gaborone761, Gaborone
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Embassy of Brazil in GaboroneQueens, Gaborone
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Germany’s other missions in Botswana
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Maun
Moeti Rd, Maun
Besides the German embassy in Gaborone, Germany has 1 other mission in Botswana. Honorary consulates: Maun. Botswana in turn has 3 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Gaborone
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Gaborone. It is headed by Gabriela Bennemann, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone. The record for the German embassy in Gaborone includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by German citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Gaborone is closed
The German embassy in Gaborone closes on Botswana’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Gaborone
Current procedures for the German embassy in Gaborone, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Gaborone
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Gaborone there are 9 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Gaborone?
The German embassy in Gaborone is at Queens Road 1079-1084, Gaborone.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Gaborone?
The German embassy in Gaborone is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Gaborone open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Gaborone do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Gaborone closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
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