Canadian representation in Botswana
Canadian Consulate in Gaborone
Contact details, opening hours, passport and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Gaborone, Botswana.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Gaborone
The Consulate of Canada is located at iTowers North in Gaborone.
Lot 54368
Gaborone
Botswana
Visiting the office: General enquiries are available by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Consular services are available as walk-in service during the published consular hours.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Gaborone?
The Consulate is located on the 9th floor of iTowers North, Lot 54368, Gaborone.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Gaborone
The Canadian Consulate in Gaborone provides local consular assistance and selected services to Canadians visiting or living in Botswana.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s broader diplomatic and consular representation for Botswana is provided through the Canadian mission in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Gaborone office offers limited passport services locally, while full passport and citizenship services are handled through Harare.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Gaborone
The Gaborone office provides selected services for Canadians in Botswana.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact or visit the Gaborone office for local consular assistance during the published service hours.
Limited passport services
The Honorary Consulate offers limited Canadian passport services by appointment. Full passport services are available through the Canadian mission in Harare.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Harare.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Legal matters
The Consulate can provide general guidance on legal matters affecting Canadians in Botswana. Assistance is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Gaborone
General enquiries
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Closed.
Consular services
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., walk-in.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., walk-in.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Closed.
Office closures: The Consulate observes designated holidays. Hours may also change during a large-scale emergency.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in Botswana
The Gaborone office offers limited passport services, while full passport and citizenship services are provided through Harare.
Passport services in Gaborone
Limited passport services are available by appointment. Contact the Consulate by email before attending to confirm whether your application can be handled locally.
Full services in Harare
Full passport services are available through the Canadian mission in Harare. Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship should also be sent there.
Citizenship applications: Paper applications are sent to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada, 45 Baines Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Gaborone
Check the service day
The office provides regular public services only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Contact the office for passports
Limited passport services require an appointment. Email the Consulate before visiting to confirm the correct procedure.
Use Harare for full services
Full passport and citizenship services are provided through the Canadian mission in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Gaborone FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Botswana?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at iTowers North, Lot 54368, in Gaborone.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Gaborone headed by an Honorary Consul?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially names the office the Consulate of Canada to Botswana, in Gaborone, while Travel.gc.ca identifies the local representative as an Honorary Consul of Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone numbers are +267 3160 926 and +267 3160 946.
What is the email address?
The published email address is canada@consul.co.bw.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Gaborone open?
General enquiries are available by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Consular services are available as walk-in service during the same hours.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Gaborone?
The Honorary Consulate offers limited passport services by appointment. Full passport services are available through the Canadian mission in Harare.
Where are Canadian citizenship applications processed?
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Harare.
Which Canadian mission has broader responsibility for Botswana?
Canada manages its diplomatic relationship with Botswana through its mission in Harare, Zimbabwe.