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Overview

The application seeks to verify the "claimed" family relationship  to a Botswana citizen because there is a doubt due to missing or insufficient documentation. 

Note: The law allows the office to require a medical test (typically a DNA test)

 

 

Who is eligible?

Where the applicant alleges to be child of a citizen of Botswana or related to a citizen of Botswana, but has no legal identity documents to collaborate this assertion and a doubt therefore exist. 

How do I get this service?
  • Completed Form 4
  • Upon submission, the applicant with an acknowledgement letter 
  • After processing, the applicant will be notified of the outcome
  • If successful, the applicant will be issued with Certificate of Incase of Doubt   
What supporting documents are required?
  • Completed Form 4
  • Two passport size coloured photos.
  • Certified copy of unbridged birth certificate
  • Proof of parents’ citizenship status (certified copies of Passport, Omang and Citizenship Certificate (if applicable)
  • Certified copy of previous Botswana Passport or Omang (for country of origin and Botswana)
  • Affidavits and certified of copies of Omang of minimum three witnesses (kgosi, parent, relative/guardian and the applicant  
  • Application letter 
  • Certified Copies of all school leaving examination certificate
  • Citizenship Registration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Applicant’s marriage certificate (if applicable)

     

How long will this service take?

Approximately three (3) months

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