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High Commission of India in Gaborone, Botswana

High Commission of India in Gaborone, Botswana, located at Plot No. 5375, President's Drive. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of India, or view the information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, official website, Facebook page, Twitter, consular services, holidays, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    Plot No. 5375, President's Drive
    PO Box: 249
    Gaborone
    Botswana
  • Telephone

  • +267 397 2676
  • Fax

  • +267 397 4636
  • Email

  • [email protected]
  • Office Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    List of holidays

Location Map

Location map of the High Commission of India in Gaborone, Botswana

Website

Office website

Social Media

Services

The following is a brief listing of services offered at the High Commission of India in Gaborone, Botswana.

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Attestation of documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • NRI (Non Resident Indian) certificate

Head of Mission

Bharath Kumar Kuthati, High Commissioner

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to India without a visa. The most common types of India visas are the following.

  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Employment Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Research Visa
  • Medical Visa
  • Journalist Visa
  • Conference Visa
  • Transit Visa
  • Entry Visa

Indian Passports

The government of India issues several types of passports, including:

Regular Passport (Dark Blue cover): This is the standard passport issued to Indian citizens for general travel purposes. It is a "Type P" passport, P stands for Personal.

Diplomatic Passport (Maroon cover): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, Members of Parliament, members of the Union Council of Ministers, and individuals representing the Indian government on diplomatic missions abroad. It is a "Type D" passport, D standing for Diplomatic.

Official Passport (White cover): Official passports are issued to government officials, members of the Indian Armed Forces, members of the Indian diplomatic corps, and individuals representing the Indian government on official business or diplomatic missions. It is a "Type S" passport, S stands for Service.

Consular Assistance

Indian embassies and consulates offer vital consular services to Indian citizens abroad, including issuing, renewing, and replacing passports. They also provide crucial assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal matters. These diplomatic missions are essential support systems for Indian nationals traveling or living overseas, ensuring their safety and well-being while away from home. Their services are pivotal in addressing the needs and concerns of Indian citizens during their international travels or stays.

Emergency Travel Document (EC)

The Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who have no valid travel documents and need to return to India on an emergency basis. EC is issued to those citizens of India to whom a new passport cannot be issued in an emergency in a short period of time. It allows the holder to travel back to India.

Diplomatic missions of India in neighbouring countries/regions of Botswana:

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This page was last edited on 05 March 2024 at 05:17 AM (EST).