Overview
Citizens of Botswana who wish to renounce their citizenship can submit an official request to the Government to de-register from the Civil and National Registry.
Who is eligible?
- Has acquired citizenship of another country
- Must be over 18 years of age
How do I get this service?
- Completed Form R
- After processing, the applicant will be notified
- The applicant will be issued with the Certificate of Renunciation of Botswana
- The applicant shall be required to surrender Botswana documents (National identity card and Passport to your nearest Immigration Offices or Mission)
What supporting documents are required?
- Completed Form R
- Two(2) recent coloured passport size photos
- Completed Certificate of Origin Form obtained from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
- Proof that one has acquired citizenship from another country
- Certified copy of unbridged birth certificate
- Certified copy of parent’s citizenship status
How long will this service take?
This service takes approximately one (1) month to complete.
Where can I obtain this service?
All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Tel. (+267) 361 1300
Toll Free. 0800 600 777
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Where can I get more information on this Service
Tel. (+267) 361 1300
Toll Free. 0800 600 777
