Botswana - Consulate of Ireland in Gaborone |
You are a Botswana citizen or you are from Ireland and are looking for information on the consulate of Ireland in Gaborone situated in Botswana. A consulate in Gaborone could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Ireland. It all depends on the importance of Gaborone and Botswana in the relationships with the government of Ireland.
The difference between consulates found in Gaborone are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Ireland in Botswana besides Gaborone
Irish Consulate in Gaborone, Botswana Breffni House Plot 88, Gaborone International Business Park P.O. Box 715, Private Bag 20233 Gaborone BotswanaEmail: barney@panasonic.co.bw - Tel: (+267) 3905 807 (+267) 3953 077 - Website:
Or the embassy of Ireland in Botswana
(There is no embassy of Ireland located in Botswana)
Consulate Appointment in Gaborone
Most consulates in Gaborone need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Ireland in Gaborone first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Gaborone do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Botswana or Ireland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Gaborone please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.