Overview
Any naturalised or registered citizen may register their child (under 18 years) as a minor child of a citizen of Botswana.
Who is eligible?
- The applicant must be a Motswana and must have a minor child under 18 years old
- The unbridged Birth Certificate must clearly indicate the name of the naturalised or registered parent (The names must match those in the Identity document)
- The Minor child must be registered before the age of eighteen (18) years old.
How do I get this service?
In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps.
- Completed Form E
After processing the applicant will be notified of the outcome of the application
The applicant will be issued with a certificate
What supporting documents are required?
- Complete Form E
- Two passport sized photographs.
- Certified copy of adoption certificate/ court order for endorsement after the age of 18 years
- Proof of parents' citizenship status e.g. ( certified copy of National Identity card (Omang), Citizenship Certificate or Passport)
- Certified copy of child's unbridged Birth Certificate
- Police report forms for children over sixteen(16) years old.
- Certified copy of parents' Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Certified copy of a valid Residence Permit.
- Certified copy of a minor child passport
How long will this service take?
30 days
