DESCRIPTION

Police Clearance Certificate is an official document prepared by the Police after vetting of persons.

How can I obtain the service?

For Citizens:

a.   Obtain a set of fingerprints at the nearest Police Station

b.   Attach ID (Omang) or (passport for persons under 16 years)

c.    Attach letter requesting for police clearance and reasons by the applicant

For Non Citizens

a.    Obtain a set of fingerprints at the nearest Police Station.

b.    Attach copy of first five pages of a passport

c.    Attach copy of residence permit (where applicable)

d.    Attach letter for requesting police clearance and reasons by the applicant

For both (1) and (2) submit documents to: Criminal Records Bureau.

How do I apply for service by e-mail?

Currently the service is not provided by e-mail

Costs involved in obtaining the service

Currently the service is offered for free

Contact:

Deputy Director - Criminal Records Bureau

Forensic Science Services

Private Bag 0400

Gaborone.

Tel:    (+267) 3918601

Plot    22117 Gaborone West Industrial. Kgomokasitwa Road.

     E-mail:         golesetedi@gov.bw

Turnaround time for the provision of the Police Clearance is 7 working days.

Business Hours

Monday to Friday

0730 hours – 1245 hours           

1345 hours – 1630 hours

The service is not available during weekends and public holidays.

Where can I find more information?

Contact:

Deputy Director - Criminal Records Bureau

Forensic Science Services

Private Bag 0400

Gaborone.

Tel:  (+267) 3918601

Plot 22117 Gaborone West Industrial. Kgomokasitwa Road.

E-mail:       golesetedi@gov.bw