The Honorary Consulate of Botswana in Madrid represents Botswana interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Botswana Embassy in London (accredited to Spain).
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Rafael Calvo, 18 - 5º B, 28010 Madrid, Spain |
| Head of Mission | Juan Carlos Santos Dutrey, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Rafael Calvo, 18 - 5º B, 28010 Madrid.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Madrid do?
Botswana is represented in Madrid by a honorary consul. Juan Carlos Santos Dutrey holds the post – recognised by Spain since December 2012. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the Botswana Embassy in London (accredited to Spain) for help.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Botswana (up to 90 days). The passport should be valid for at least six months. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for Botswana. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Botswana office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Botswana Embassy in London (accredited to Spain).
Note: Botswana has no embassy in Madrid; its embassy in London is accredited to Spain.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on Botswana’s national day (30 September). Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Botswana missions in Spain
- London – Embassy of Botswana (accredited to Spain, no resident embassy in Madrid)
- Madrid – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Madrid office
Where do I renew my Botswana passport if I live near Madrid?
Passport applications are handled by the Botswana Embassy in London (accredited to Spain), not by the honorary consul.
Who runs the Botswana honorary office in Madrid?
Juan Carlos Santos Dutrey, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since December 2012).
Can Spanish nationals visit Botswana without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Botswana. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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