Batswana living or travelling abroad can register with the nearest mission so they can be reached in emergencies and receive updates. It is free and immediate.
Where to apply in Australia
High Commission of Botswana, 130 Denison Street, Deakin, Canberra (ACT); also accredited to New Zealand, Indonesia, PNG, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa.
Honorary consulates exist in Kendall (NSW), South Brisbane (QLD), St Kilda East (VIC) and West Perth (WA) per the DFAT list, but the Botswana consular-services page does not say which services they handle.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Botswana.
How to apply
Contact the nearest Botswana mission or honorary consul, or the Department of Protocol and Consular Services | complete the registration/travel notification form with contact details and next of kin
Documents you need
- Omang
- Valid passport
- Travel itinerary
- Completed travel notification form
- Government sponsorship letter (students only)
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
Processing time: Immediate.
Good to know
gov.bw page shows no date. Emergency assistance for citizens in distress is also available via the nearest mission.
Official sources
- gov.bw/immigration/registration-batswana-living-and-travelling-abroad
- gov.bw/immigration/emergency-assistance
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Botswana's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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