Australian consular representation in Botswana
Australian Consulate in Gaborone
Find current contact details, location, consular information and guidance for Australians seeking assistance from the Australian Consulate in Gaborone, Botswana.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Gaborone
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s consular representative in Botswana.
Before visiting: contact the Australian Consulate before travelling to the office. DFAT does not publish regular public counter hours for the Gaborone post.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Gaborone?
The Australian Consulate is located at Plot 16C1, Mmokolodi 1 in Gaborone, Botswana.
Before travelling: contact the Honorary Consul first to confirm visitor arrangements and whether the assistance you require can be provided locally.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Botswana
The Australian Consulate in Gaborone provides local honorary consular representation for Australia in Botswana.
The post is headed by Australia’s Honorary Consul, Mr Warren Rigelsford. The Consulate provides Australians in Botswana with a local point of contact for consular assistance.
Australia’s diplomatic representation to Botswana is managed by the Australian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, which has non-resident accreditation to Botswana and responsibility for diplomatic and consular matters.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in Gaborone provides a local point of contact for Australians requiring consular assistance in Botswana, subject to the functions available through an honorary consular post.
Consular assistance
Australians in Botswana who require consular assistance can contact the Honorary Consul in Gaborone. More complex matters may be coordinated with the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Australian passports
Passport enquiries for Botswana are supported by the Australian High Commission in Pretoria. Contact the Consulate before travelling to establish whether any part of your passport matter can be handled locally.
Notarial services
Contact the Consulate before making arrangements for a notarial matter. Honorary consular posts do not necessarily provide the same range of notarial services as an Australian High Commission.
Visa and immigration matters: the Honorary Consul in Botswana cannot assist with Australian visa or immigration enquiries. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Contact the Consulate before visiting
DFAT does not publish regular public counter hours or general walk-in arrangements for the Australian Consulate in Gaborone.
Contact the Honorary Consul before travelling to the office. Explain the assistance you require so that you can be advised whether the matter can be handled in Botswana or needs to be referred to the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Prepare before travelling: if an in-person visit is arranged, confirm which identification, original documents and supporting material you need to bring.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Botswana
The Australian Consulate in Gaborone provides local honorary consular representation in Botswana.
Botswana
The Honorary Consulate in Gaborone provides Australians in Botswana with a local point of contact for consular assistance and guidance.
Australian High Commission in Pretoria
The Australian High Commission in South Africa has non-resident accreditation to Botswana and is responsible for Australia’s diplomatic representation and broader consular responsibilities for the country.
Services requiring the High Commission: depending on the assistance required, clients may be referred to the Australian High Commission in Pretoria or another appropriate Australian Government service.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Consulate and confirm the arrangements for your particular matter before travelling to the office in Gaborone.
Contact the Consulate first
Call or email before visiting. Honorary consulates do not necessarily maintain regular public counter hours or the same visitor arrangements as Australian high commissions and consulates-general.
Explain what you need
Tell the Consulate whether your enquiry concerns consular assistance, a passport matter or another service so that you can be directed appropriately.
Prepare your documents
If an in-person visit is arranged, bring the identification, original documents and supporting material requested for your particular matter.
Consular emergency: the Consulate publishes +267 769 09454 as its emergency WhatsApp contact. Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre can also be contacted on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Gaborone
Does Australia have a Consulate in Botswana?
Yes. Australia maintains a Consulate in Gaborone headed by an Honorary Consul.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Botswana?
DFAT currently lists Mr Warren Rigelsford as Australia’s Honorary Consul in Botswana.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Gaborone?
The Australian Consulate is located at Plot 16C1, Mmokolodi 1, Gaborone, Botswana.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Gaborone?
Call +267 776 00002 or email australia.consulate.botswana@gmail.com.
Is there an emergency contact for the Australian Consulate?
Yes. The Australian High Commission publishes +267 769 09454 as the emergency WhatsApp number for the Honorary Consul in Botswana.
Do I need an appointment to visit the Consulate?
Contact the Consulate before visiting. Regular public counter hours and general walk-in arrangements are not published for the Gaborone post.
Can the Australian Consulate help in a consular emergency?
Yes. The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact for Australians requiring consular assistance in Botswana. More complex matters can be coordinated with the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Gaborone?
Passport enquiries for Botswana are supported by the Australian High Commission in Pretoria. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm what assistance, if any, can be provided locally for your particular passport matter.
Does the Consulate process Australian visa applications?
No. The Australian High Commission specifically advises that Honorary Consuls cannot assist with visa or immigration enquiries. Australian visa and immigration matters are administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
Which Australian diplomatic mission covers Botswana?
The Australian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has non-resident accreditation to Botswana and is responsible for Australia’s diplomatic representation to the country.