Botswana - Consulate of South Africa in Gaborone |
You are a Botswana citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Gaborone situated in Botswana. A consulate in Gaborone could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Gaborone and Botswana in the relationships with the government of South Africa.
Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Gaborone !
However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Botswana besides Gaborone.
When South Africa has more consulates located in Botswana ouside of Gaborone you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Botswana of which you will find details also below.
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 South Africa in Botswana besides Gaborone
Or the embassy of South Africa in Botswana
South African High Commission in Gaborone, Botswana,
Plot 29, Queens Road,
Private Bag 00402,
Gaborone,
Botswana
Email: sahcgabs@botsnet.bw - Tel: (+267) 3904 800 and (+267) 3904 801 - Website:
Consulate Appointment in Gaborone
Most consulates in Gaborone need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa 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 South Africa.
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.