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- Company Share Certificate
- List of Directors
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- Certified Copy Passport, etc
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Visitor’s Visa
The visitor’s visa is issued to people visiting Botswana for social reasons such as:
- Visiting friends or relatives.
- Obtaining medical treatment.
- Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organisations.
- Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating.
- Enrolment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation).
- For the visa to remain valid, the applicant must not work for, provide services or sell goods to businesses or the public in Botswana. The visa is valid up to 2 years for dependents of resident.
All foreigners who require visas to enter Botswana as visitors are eligible for this service.
What supporting documents are required?
The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:
- Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six months.
- Two recent coloured passport size photos.
- Covering letter.
- Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
- A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
- Sworn statement by the host signed at the immigration’s office.
- A certified copy of the host’s national identity, residence permit, work permit, exemption certificate, or naturalization certificate.
- Letter of Intent to depart Botswana after your trip.
- Financial proof of support.
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How long will this service take?
It takes seven to fourteen days after the date of application for the service to be completed.
Tourism Visa
This is issued to people who intend to visit Botswana for recreational purposes, or for other short-term non work related purposes. This visa allows entry into Botswana for up to one (1) month and is extendable on justification. The applicant must not engage in any employment while on a tourism visa, or else the visa will be rendered invalid.
All foreigners who require visas to enter Botswana as tourists are eligible for this service.
What supporting documents are required?
The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:
- Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six (6) months.
- Two recent coloured passport size photos.
- Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
- Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
- A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
- Trip itinerary.
- Intent to depart Botswana after your trip.
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How long will this service take?
It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days after the date of application for the service to be completed and or one (1) day if it is Visa on arrival.
Investment Visa
This visa is issued to business people who regularly visit Botswana as directors of companies based in the country. It is also issued to individuals who have investment projects in Botswana. The visa authorizes the holder to enter Botswana for investment purposes for a period of up to five (5) years.
All foreigners who require visas to enter Botswana are eligible for this service.
What supporting documents are required?
The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:
- Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six months.
- Two recent coloured passport size photos.
- Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
- Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
- A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
- Certificate of incorporation.
- Share Certificate.
- Trading license.
- Schedule of meetings or activities to be undertaken during visit.
- Business (in other countries) and personal bank statements.
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How long will this service take?
It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days.
Employment Visa
This service gives a non-citizen permission to work in Botswana for a reward or to invest in Botswana for profit.
Non-citizens
What supporting documents are required?
- Copy of job advert not older than six months old
- Contract of employment
- Application letter for work (signed)
- Letter of offer or appointment letter
- Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority
- Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
- 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background)
- Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
- Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker)
- Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for Government projects
- CV for understudies
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How long will this service take?
It takes 7-14 working days.
Work Permit
This service gives a non-citizen permission to work in Botswana for a reward or to invest in Botswana for profit.
Non-citizens
What supporting documents are required?
- Copy of job advert not older than six months old
- Contract of employment
- Application letter for work (signed)
- Letter of offer or appointment letter
- Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority
- Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
- 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background)
- Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
- Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker)
- Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for Government projects
- CV for understudies
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How long will this service take?
It takes 14 working days.
Business Permit
Business Permit Documents Required
- Proof of investment by provision of Bank Statement
- Lease agreement/ proof of place of operation
- Company registration documents
- List of employees and their identifications, National identity card (Omang) for Citizens and certified copies of Work and Residence permits for Non- Citizens
- List of valued assets (attach certified copies of registration books for vehicles)
- Copy of certified valid Trade licence
- Certified copies of valid passport, biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)
- Company profile
- Current bank statement certified by the bank
- 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background)
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How long will this service take?
It takes 14 working days.
PR Application
This service provides applicants with an opportunity to be granted permanent residence status.
Non-citizens who meet the following criteria are eligible for this service.
- Resided lawfully in Botswana continuously for at least 5 years
- Be of good character
- Have made significant contributions to Botswana
- Be of good standing in the society
- Have enough means to support oneself and dependents
Requirements Applicable to All
- Covering letter from the applicant
- Two copies of valid certified passport
- Two recent coloured passport size photos per applicant
- Certified marriage certificate if applicable
For immigrants/dependents/missionaries
- Letter of support from supporter/spouse/mission
- Proof of means of support in Botswana
- Most recent month’s bank statement
Employees
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified educational certificates of the highest level of education obtained
- Reference letter from employer
- Letter of job offer from employer
Investors
- Wages sheet of employees which indicates the duration of employment of employees
- Certified copies of identity cards for citizen employees
- Submit valid and certified copies of the following:
- Valuation of shares.
- Share certificate.
- Certificate of incorporation.
- Form 2 – List of directors.
- Current year’s financial statements.
- Title deed/lease agreement of business premise(s).
- Trading license.
- Most recent year’s tax return.
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How long will this service take?
This service takes six months.
Citizenship Application
The Certificate of Naturalization can be issued to investors, employees, students, immigrants and dependents to give them the same rights as all citizens of Botswana.
All foreigners who have resided in Botswana for an aggregate period of not less than ten years and have resided in Botswana for a continuous period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application.
What supporting documents are required?
Requirements applicable to all
- Completed Certificate for Naturalization (Form L)
- Two recent coloured passport size photos
- Two certified copies of valid Botswana residence permit
- Completed set of police report forms
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Certified copy of marriage certificate and copy of spouse’s citizenship status (if applicable)
- Certified copies of applicant’s educational qualifications (if married, also provide spouse’s educational qualifications)
- Copy of Curriculum Vitae
Additional Requirements for Student
- Admission letter from the educational institution
- Proof of payment of tuition
Additional Requirements for Dependents and Immigrants
Proof of parents’ citizenship status
Additional Requirements for Employees
- Value of property owned.
- Employment contract
Additional Requirements for Investors
Those operating businesses should state:
- Name of business.
- Location of business.
- Service provided.
- Number of employees hired.
- Number of shares held.
- Value of property owned or copy of lease agreement.
- Type of trading license held.
- Tax return for the past year.
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How long will this service take?
Approximately one year.
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Botswana provides a peaceful and stable environment to its citizens and investors
and has maintained peace since Independence in 1966;
−We have zero tolerance for corruption, and we boast a sound legal system and adhere to the rule of law.
− We have been consistently rated as the least corrupt country in Africa by Transparency International. Botswana is committed to Sound Fiscal Policy, Economic Freedom and has a Steady and Dramatic Growth Rate
Botswana Opens the Door to a Massive Market
Botswana is at the centre of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with
market access to over 292 million people in 15 countries with a combined GDP of more
than US$700 billion. SADC’s Free Trade Area (FTA) launched in 2008 provides zero tariffs
for 85% of goods traded among member states.
As a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Botswana’s products enjoy
duty free access to a market of more than 61 million people in 5 countries with a combined
GDP of more than US$60 billion (Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa.
Furthermore, through SACU, Botswana is part of the Trade, Investment and Development
Cooperation Agreement (TIDCA) with the United States (US); the FTA agreement with the
EFTA States and Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with MERCOSUR. Negotiations for a
PTA with India are still in the offing
Market Strategy Support
Road: Botswana is connected to South Africa to the south, Zambia and Zimbabwe to the
north, and Namibia to the west by a network of tarred roads. The Trans-Kalahari Corridor
links South Africa and Walvis Bay in Namibia and transcends through Botswana, while the
North-South Corridor of key Sub-Saharan transport routes also passes through Botswana.
The ongoing Kazungula Bridge project will connect Botswana and Zambia, replacing the
existing ferry over the Zambezi River, and improving linkage to the north.
Rail: Botswana Railways together with South Africa’s Spoornet to the south and National
Railways of Zimbabwe to the north provides a connection to the north and south of an
unbroken rail link to Zambia, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, Mozambique,
Tanzania and Malawi. It operates containerised Dry Port facilities in the capital Gaborone, in
the north at Francistown and Selebi – Phikwe. The Trans-Kalahari Railway project which is
yet to commence, will connect Botswana to a sea port on the Namibian coast. A Dry Port
facility to be established in Walvis Bay will offer a shorter route for exports to Europe and the
Americas, at lower cost.
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