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Embassy of the United States in Gaborone, Botswana

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Embassy of the United States in Gaborone, Botswana, located at Embassy Drive, Government Enclave. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Embassy Drive, Government Enclave
    Gaborone
    Botswana

  • Telephone

    (+267) 395-3982

  • Fax

    (+267) 318-0232

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Gaborone: 11:22 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Gaborone, Botswana

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Sir Seretse Khama Day: July 1 Flag of Botswana
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Presidents' Day: July 20 to July 21 Flag of Botswana

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Botswanan passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Howard A. Van Vranken, Ambassador

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 23 March 2026 at 12:34 PM (EST).

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