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Facilitation of Visa Applications for Public Officers on Official Travel

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Overview

The Department of Protocol and Consular Services in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation provides assistance to Public Officers travelling abroad on official duties.

Who is eligible?

All Public Officers travelling on official duties.

How do I get this service?

Submit request in the form of Savingram for Visa facilitation to the Department of Protocol and Consular Services. Officers from parastatals are required to route their requests through parent Ministries for issuance of Savingram addressed to the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation.

What supporting documents are required?

Savingram from the sending Ministry specifying:

Full names of officer/s
Designation
Invitation letter
Purpose of travel
Destination
Itinerary/ dates of travel
Travel/Medical insurance

How long will this service take?

2 days.

How much does it cost?

No charges.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, International affairs, Botswana Embassy, High Commission, Protocol and Consular Services, District Commissioner's, Protocol Officer

Keywords

Visa Application

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Protocol and Consular Services

Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation
Private Bag 00368
Gaborone
Botswana
Government Enclave
Tel. (+267) 3600700 / (+267) 3600744
Fax. (+267) 3973067 / (+267) 3974516

Email. miacprotocol [at] gov.bw (miacprotocol[at]gov[dot]bw)

Facilitation of Visa Applications for Public Officers on Official Travel

Read more about Facilitation of Visa Applications for Public Officers on Official Travel

Overview

The Department of Protocol and Consular Services in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation provides assistance to Public Officers travelling abroad on official duties.

Who is eligible?

All Public Officers travelling on official duties.

How do I get this service?

What supporting documents are required?

Savingram from the sending Ministry specifying:

Full names of officer/s
Designation
Invitation letter
Purpose of travel
Destination
Itinerary/ dates of travel
Travel/Medical insurance

How long will this service take?

2 days.

How much does it cost?

No charges.

Meta tags

Keywords

Visa Application

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Protocol and Consular Services

Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation
Private Bag 00368
Gaborone
Botswana
Government Enclave
Tel. (+267) 3600700 / (+267) 3600744
Fax. (+267) 3973067 / (+267) 3974516

Email. miacprotocol [at] gov.bw (miacprotocol[at]gov[dot]bw)

Visa Application – Visitor’s Visa

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Overview

The visitor’s visa is issued to people visiting Botswana for the following reasons:

Visiting friends or relatives.
For the visa to remain valid, the applicant must not work for, provide services or sell goods to businesses or the public in Botswana. The visa is valid up to 2 years for dependents of resident.

Who is eligible?

Non- citizens from countries that require visa to enter Botswana as visitors are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/

Applying at the Office

Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.
Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.
If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:
1. Sworn statement/affidavit from the host (Personal Appearance of the Host for Oath).
2. Copies of marriage /Birth certificates - (Spouse/Dependents).
3. A certified copy of host's national identity/ Residence & Work Permit/ Exemption Certificate
4. Certified copies of Ordination Certificates from Religious Leaders
5. Return Visa or Residence Permit from Country of Residence

How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days after the date of application for the service to be completed.

Where can I obtain this service?

Online, All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

Single entry for a period up to three (3) months BWP 300.00
Multiple entry for period of up to three (3) months BWP 500.00
Multiple entry for up to over three (3) months up to two (2) years for dependents of residents BWP 1 500.00

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Visa,Visitor

Keywords

Visa application, visa, visas, visitor’s visa, visa for visitors, social gathering, non work related travel, obtaining medical treatment, competing in amateur music events, competing in amateur sports events.

Synonyms

Entry requirement for visitors, visa for visitors, visa requirements for visitors, visiting family in Botswana, visiting friends in Botswana, visiting Botswana for social events.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Labour and Home 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.

Visa Application – Visitor’s Visa

Read more about Visa Application – Visitor’s Visa

Overview

The visitor’s visa is issued to people visiting Botswana for the following reasons:

Visiting friends or relatives.
For the visa to remain valid, the applicant must not work for, provide services or sell goods to businesses or the public in Botswana. The visa is valid up to 2 years for dependents of resident.

Who is eligible?

Non- citizens from countries that require visa to enter Botswana as visitors are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/

Applying at the Office

Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.
Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.
If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.

What supporting documents are required?

How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days after the date of application for the service to be completed.

Where can I obtain this service?

Online, All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

Single entry for a period up to three (3) months BWP 300.00
Multiple entry for period of up to three (3) months BWP 500.00
Multiple entry for up to over three (3) months up to two (2) years for dependents of residents BWP 1 500.00

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Visa,Visitor

Keywords

Synonyms

Entry requirement for visitors, visa for visitors, visa requirements for visitors, visiting family in Botswana, visiting friends in Botswana, visiting Botswana for social events.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Labour and Home 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.

Visa Application – Tourism Visa

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Overview

This is issued to people who intend to visit Botswana for recreational purposes.

Who is eligible?

All non-citizens from countries that require visa to enter Botswana as tourists are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/

Any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa in person).
Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
Check the outcome of your application from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made.
For online applications the approval or rejection letter is accessed in the evisa portal
If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed at that office where the application was made or if not printed the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a Visa to Botswana and the Visa will be printed at the Airport/Immigration Ports of Entry.

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:

Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six (6) months.
Two recent coloured passport size photos.
Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
Flight itinerary, and accommodation bookings
A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
Trip itinerary.
Intent to depart Botswana after your trip.
For online Visa required documents must be saved as one (1) PDF document

How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days

Where can I obtain this service?

Online, All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

The costs associated with this service are as follows:

Single entry for a period up to one (1) months is BWP 300.00
Multiple entry for a period up to three (3) months is BWP 500.00

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Visa application, visa, visas, tourism visa, visa for tourists, travel itinerary, non work related travel.

Synonyms

Entry requirement for tourists, visa for travelers, travel visa, visa requirements for travelers, visa requirements for tourists.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Tel. (+267) 361 1327/71/72/40

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Visa Application – Tourism Visa

Read more about Visa Application – Tourism Visa

Overview

This is issued to people who intend to visit Botswana for recreational purposes.

Who is eligible?

All non-citizens from countries that require visa to enter Botswana as tourists are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/

Any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa in person).
Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
Check the outcome of your application from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made.
For online applications the approval or rejection letter is accessed in the evisa portal
If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed at that office where the application was made or if not printed the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a Visa to Botswana and the Visa will be printed at the Airport/Immigration Ports of Entry.

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:

Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six (6) months.
Two recent coloured passport size photos.
Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
Flight itinerary, and accommodation bookings
A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
Trip itinerary.
Intent to depart Botswana after your trip.
For online Visa required documents must be saved as one (1) PDF document

How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days

Where can I obtain this service?

Online, All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.