Übersicht
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.Mehr lesenWeniger anzeigen
Visumdienste
The embassy provides a full range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services, facilitating travel for education, business, and tourism.
Konsularische Dienste
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit offers passport, citizenship, and emergency services to the community of U.S. citizens in Botswana.
Handels- und Exportunterstützung
The embassy's commercial section promotes U.S. exports and investment in Botswana, focusing on sectors like mining, tourism, and healthcare.
Investitionsmöglichkeiten
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.
Geschäftsunterstützung
The Economic Section works with Botswana to support its efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds and improve the investment climate for foreign businesses.
Kultur- und Bildungsprogramme
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.
Terminvereinbarung
All routine consular services require an appointment booked online via the embassy's website.
Besondere Hinweise
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.