The Honorary Consulate of Botswana in Port of Spain is an honorary consular post of Botswana in Port of Spain. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Botswana citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the High Commission of Botswana in Washington.
Contact Details
| Address | 13 Cassia Drive, Lady Chancellor, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Telephone | +1 868 680 2660 |
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| Honorary Consul | Rubindra Debideen |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Lady Chancellor, Port of Spain; from the building, Woodford Square in downtown Port of Spain is about 3 km away in a straight line, and Piarco International Airport (POS) about 22 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Botswana in Port of Spain
The honorary consul is Rubindra Debideen, according to Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign ministry.
Which Botswana office handles passports and visas?
According to Trinidad and Tobago’s list of non-resident missions, Botswana is represented in Trinidad and Tobago by the High Commission of Botswana in Washington (Washington, D.C., the United States); the head of mission is Dr Tebelelo Mazile Seretse, accredited on 14 November 2013. For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the High Commission of Botswana in Washington; the honorary consulate in Port of Spain can help with first steps.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Botswana and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Botswana citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Port of Spain
37 other countries are represented in Port of Spain, among them: Brazil (embassy), Canada (high commission), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (honorary), Cuba (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (embassy), France (embassy), Germany (embassy), Grenada (consulate), Guyana (consulate general), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), India (high commission), Jamaica (high commission), Japan (embassy), Lebanon (honorary), Mexico (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 38 missions is on the overview page for Trinidad and Tobago.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago (Public Holidays and Festivals Act) and may also close on public holidays of Botswana.
Emergency assistance
In Trinidad and Tobago, dial 999 for the police, 811 for an ambulance and 990 for the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Botswana in Port of Spain
Can I apply for a Botswana passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the High Commission of Botswana in Washington.
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Details checked on 25 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago – Honorary Consuls (list checked on 25 October 2026), Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago – Non-Resident Missions Accredited to T&T, Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chap. 19:05 (Laws of Trinidad and Tobago), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Trinidad and Tobago (getting help).
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