Botswana consular representation in Western Australia
Botswana Consulate in Perth
Find contact details, location information, opening hours, consular assistance and official resources for the Consulate of the Republic of Botswana in Perth.
Contact information
Contact the Botswana Consulate in Perth
Use the details below to contact the Consulate of the Republic of Botswana in Perth. The office provides honorary consular representation for Botswana in Western Australia.
Before visiting: contact the Botswana Consulate in Perth before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the office can assist with your particular consular matter.
Location
Where is the Botswana Consulate in Perth?
The Consulate of the Republic of Botswana is located at 223 Vincent Street in West Perth, Western Australia.
About the mission
About the Botswana Consulate in Perth
The Botswana Consulate in Perth is an officially recognised consular post of the Republic of Botswana serving Western Australia. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade classifies the office as a Consulate of the Republic of Botswana.
The mission is headed by Pankaj Pathak, Honorary Consul of Botswana. DFAT records his appointment as Honorary Consul from 10 March 2009.
The Perth consulate forms part of Botswana’s diplomatic and consular representation in Australia. The Botswana High Commission in Canberra is the country’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Botswana Consulate in Perth provides a local point of contact for selected Botswana consular matters in Western Australia.
Botswana citizens
Botswana citizens in Western Australia can contact the honorary consul for local assistance and guidance when they require consular support.
Consular procedures
Contact the Perth consulate to determine whether your particular consular or document matter can be handled locally or requires assistance from the Botswana High Commission in Canberra.
Local guidance
The honorary consulate can provide local guidance and help identify the appropriate Botswana diplomatic or government authority for a particular matter.
Check the service first: an honorary consulate may not provide the full range of passport, visa and other professional consular services available through a High Commission. Confirm the responsible office before submitting documents or travelling.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Botswana Consulate in Perth
DFAT currently publishes business hours of Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for the Consulate of the Republic of Botswana in Western Australia.
No separate appointment requirement is currently specified in the DFAT listing. Contact the consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the office can assist with the service you require.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Botswana Consulate in Perth
The official consular jurisdiction of the Botswana Consulate in Perth is Western Australia.
Botswana also maintains honorary consular representation in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Matters requiring professional diplomatic or consular processing can be referred to the Botswana High Commission in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Botswana Consulate
Confirm current visitor arrangements and check that the Perth office can assist with your particular consular matter before travelling.
Contact the office
Contact the consulate before travelling to confirm its current opening arrangements and whether an appointment is required.
Confirm the service
Check whether your request can be handled in Perth or needs to be referred to the Botswana High Commission in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms, original documents, copies and supporting information are required for your particular matter.
Frequently asked questions
Botswana Consulate in Perth
Where is the Botswana Consulate in Perth?
The Consulate of the Republic of Botswana is located at 223 Vincent Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia.
How can I contact the Botswana Consulate in Perth?
The published telephone number is +61 8 9235 6000 and the mobile number is +61 410 408 370.
What are the opening hours of the Botswana Consulate in Perth?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Contact the office before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT does not currently publish a separate appointment requirement for the Perth office. Contact the consulate before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required.
Which area does the Botswana Consulate in Perth cover?
The official consular jurisdiction of the Perth office is Western Australia.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Botswana in Perth?
Pankaj Pathak is the Honorary Consul of Botswana in Western Australia.
Can the Perth consulate provide all Botswana consular services?
Not necessarily. Contact the consulate before applying to confirm whether your particular service can be handled locally or must be referred to the Botswana High Commission in Canberra or another Botswana authority.
Is there a Botswana High Commission in Australia?
Yes. The Botswana High Commission is located in Canberra. See our Botswana High Commission in Canberra page for contact and visitor information.