An official document prepared by the Police after vetting of persons.

For Citizens, bring the following:

Ø  A set of fingerprints obtained at the nearest Police Station

Ø  Copy of ID (Omang) or passport for persons under 16 years (first 5 pages)

Ø  A letter stating reasons for requesting police clearance

For Non Citizens, bring the following:

Ø  A set of fingerprints at the nearest Police Station.

Ø  Copy of first five pages of a passport

Ø  Copy of residence permit (where applicable)

Ø  A letter stating reasons for requesting police clearance

Documents should be submitted to: Criminal Records Bureau, Botswana Police Service.

Can I apply for service online?

The service is currently unavailable online

Costs involved in obtaining the service

Currently the service is free

Where can I find the service?

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