As Botswana’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Botswana in Geneva handles political, economic and consular relations – from Geneva rather than the federal capital Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Allée David-Morse 10, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 906 10 60 |
| Fax | +41 22 906 10 61 |
| botgen@botswanamission.ch | |
| Website | botswanamission.ch |
| Head of Mission | Nthisana M Phillips, Ambassador |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Embassy office hours: Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00. Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Allée David-Morse 10 in Geneva.
- Consular section: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Botswana Embassy?
Nthisana M Phillips has served as Botswana ambassador to Switzerland since October 2025. Visitors should note that this embassy is in Geneva; Botswana has no separate embassy in Bern.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Botswana passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Botswana
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Simple questions can usually be settled by e-mail; personal appearance is needed mainly for passports.
Travelling from Switzerland to Botswana
Swiss travellers should ask the Botswana embassy about visa and entry requirements – the FDFA does not publish them itself. There is currently no FDFA advice against travel to Botswana. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Botswana national holiday (30 September). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Botswana citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 906 10 60. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills, act as a lawyer or intervene in court proceedings. In the other direction, Swiss nationals in Botswana can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Pretoria, which also covers Botswana; the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between Botswana and Switzerland
Botswana in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Botswana (this page)
Switzerland in Botswana
- No resident Swiss embassy – Botswana is covered by the Swiss Embassy in Pretoria
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Botswana in Geneva
What is the address of the Botswana Embassy in Switzerland?
At Allée David-Morse 10, 1202 Geneva.
What are the opening hours of the Botswana Embassy in Geneva?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
Who heads the Botswana Embassy in Geneva?
Nthisana M Phillips, in office since October 2025.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Botswana?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Botswana; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Botswana, botswanamission.ch. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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