This guide gives the contact details of the High Commission of the Republic of Botswana in New Delhi, lists the Indian cities with honorary consulates of Botswana, and gives the national day, together with the practical points in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) bilateral brief of April 2026. Contact details are taken from the MEA Protocol Division register, read on 24 September 2026.

High Commission of the Republic of Botswana in New Delhi

According to the MEA brief of April 2026, Botswana opened its High Commission in New Delhi in 2006. The contact details recorded in the MEA Protocol Division register are:

  • Address: C- 9/3, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057
  • Telephone: +91-11-46537000
  • Email: emolelekeng@gov.bw

Honorary consulates

The register lists no career consulates of Botswana in India. It lists honorary consulates in two cities:

  • Hyderabad
  • Mumbai

National day

The national day of Botswana is 30 September. The brief records that Botswana became independent on 30 September 1966.

Visas and agreements

The brief lists visa exemption among the subjects covered by MoUs between India and Botswana, but it does not describe who is covered or on what terms. It gives no other information on visas or entry requirements. Anyone planning to travel to Botswana should check current requirements directly with the High Commission in New Delhi.

India's mission in Botswana

India opened its High Commission in Gaborone in 1987. Indian nationals in Botswana who need consular help should approach that High Commission through official Government of India channels, as the brief does not give its contact details.

Getting help

For any matter involving Botswana, readers should contact the High Commission of the Republic of Botswana in New Delhi in the first instance and confirm there which office deals with their request. Diplo does not publish office hours or a list of services, because these are not given in the official sources used for this guide.

Honorary consuls have limited powers, and an honorary consulate may not be able to deal with every request. Readers should confirm current requirements, and which office can help, with the High Commission before they travel or submit documents.