Missions abroad
Embassies of Botswana and consulates abroad
- 31 missions
- 21 countries
- 16 embassies
Botswana runs 31 missions in 21 countries: 16 embassies, 1 consulate, 13 honorary consulates and 1 other office. The largest networks are in Australia (5), Germany (3) and Belgium (2).
Countries with missions
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Australia 1 embassy · 4 honorary consulates5 -
Belgium 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Croatia 1 honorary consulate1 -
Ethiopia 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Germany 1 embassy · 2 honorary consulates3 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Kenya 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 honorary consulate1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 honorary consulate1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
Sweden 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 2 honorary consulates2 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy2 -
Zambia 1 embassy1
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Botswana’s missions by continent
By continent, 12 of Botswana’s missions are in Europe, 6 in Asia, 5 in Africa, 5 in Oceania and 3 in the Americas; Europe accounts for 39%.
Where Botswana has the most missions
After Australia (5), Botswana’s largest networks are in Germany (3), Belgium (2), France (2), Turkey (2) and the United States (2).
Embassies of Botswana
Botswana has an embassy in 16 countries. In 5 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy. Of Botswana’s neighbours, Zimbabwe and Namibia have no mission of Botswana on record.
Honorary consuls of Botswana
Botswana has 13 honorary consulates, 42% of its network; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. In Croatia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland and Turkey, honorary consuls are its only representation.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Botswana have the most consulates?
In Australia, with 5 missions, followed by Germany (3).
In which countries is Botswana represented only by honorary consuls?
Croatia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland and Turkey.