The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone oversees the U.S. relationship with Botswana, a model of democracy and good governance in Africa. The partnership is centered on public health, particularly the fight against HIV/AIDS through PEPFAR, as well as economic development and security cooperation. The U.S. is one of the largest purchasers of Botswana's diamonds.
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Visa Services
The embassy provides a full range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services, facilitating travel for education, business, and tourism.
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Consular Services
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit offers passport, citizenship, and emergency services to the community of U.S. citizens in Botswana.
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Trade & Export Support
The embassy's commercial section promotes U.S. exports and investment in Botswana, focusing on sectors like mining, tourism, and healthcare.
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Investment Opportunities
The embassy highlights opportunities for U.S. companies in Botswana's key sectors and encourages Batswana investment in the U.S. through the SelectUSA program.
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Business Support
The Economic Section works with Botswana to support its efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds and improve the investment climate for foreign businesses.
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Cultural & Educational Programs
The Public Affairs section manages a variety of programs, including the Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI) and Fulbright, to strengthen the deep people-to-people ties.
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Appointment Information
All routine consular services require an appointment booked online via the embassy's website.
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Special Notes
The U.S.-Botswana partnership on HIV/AIDS has been one of the most successful public health collaborations in the world, dramatically changing the course of the epidemic in the country.