Russian Embassy in Gaborone
Embassy 
Russia Gaborone, Botswana
- Address
- Tawana Road 4711, Gaborone
- Phone
- +267 3953-389
- botswana@mid.ru
- Website
- botswana.mid.ru
Head of mission: Кемарский Андрей Вадимович
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 20 April 2025
At Tawana Road 4711, Gaborone, the Russian embassy in Gaborone represents Russia towards Botswana. No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for Russia, for stays of up to 30 days.
Opening hours of the Russian embassy in Gaborone
| Monday | 08:00–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Botswana
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
The Russian embassy in Gaborone is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Russia visa for citizens of Botswana
BotswanaRussia Visa-free, 30 days Russia visa for citizens of Botswana
RussiaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Russia
No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for Russia, for stays of up to 30 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of China in GaboronePlot 3096, North Ring Road, Gaborone, Botswana
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High Commission of Mozambique in GaboronePhuti, Phologolo Extension 9, Gaborone
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Embassy of Brazil in GaboroneQueens, Gaborone
Russia’s other missions in Botswana
The Russian embassy in Gaborone is the only mission of Russia in Botswana on record. Botswana has no mission in Russia on record.
Good to know
About the Russian embassy in Gaborone
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Gaborone. It is headed by Кемарский Андрей Вадимович, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Tawana Road 4711, Gaborone. The record for the Russian embassy in Gaborone includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Russian citizens travelling to Botswana
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Russian embassy in Gaborone is closed
The Russian 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 Russia such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Russian embassy in Gaborone
Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Gaborone, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Russian embassy in Gaborone
Within 1 km of the Russian embassy in Gaborone there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Russian Embassy in Gaborone?
The Russian embassy in Gaborone is at Tawana Road 4711, Gaborone.
What are the opening hours of the Russian Embassy in Gaborone?
The Russian embassy in Gaborone is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Russian Embassy in Gaborone open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Russian embassy in Gaborone do not include Saturday.
When is the Russian Embassy in Gaborone closed?
The Russian 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 Russia.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Russia?
No visa is needed by citizens of Botswana for Russia, for stays of up to 30 days.
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