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Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit

• Copy of job advert not older than six (6) months old.
• Contract of employment.
• Application letter for work (signed).
• Letter of offer or appointment letter.
• Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority.
• Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
• 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background).
• Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
• Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker).
• Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for government projects
• CV for understudies

Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit?

• Supporting letter
• Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)

• Letter of Appeal to the Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
• Copy of Rejection letter
• Any additional information justifying the appeal

• Copy of job advert not older than six months old
• Contract of employment
• Application letter for work (signed)
• Letter of offer or appointment letter
• Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority
• Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
• 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background)
• Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
• Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker)
• Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for Government projects
• CV for understudies

Additional requirements unique to certain professions

• Extra Heavy Duty Driver - Copy of Botswana Driver’s License or copy of classifications from the Department of Transport, Motor Vehicle Registration Book for vehicles and trailers, B A permits for trucks, P A permits for public transport and list of vehicles and transport permit numbers
• Farm Worker - Farm Certificate/Title deed/ Lease Agreement, Brand Certificate and proof of livestock ownership, Employer’s copy of certified National Identity Card (Omang)
• Seasonal Agricultural Worker for a period not exceeding 6 months - Farm Certificate/Title deed/ Lease Agreement, Brand Certificate and proof of livestock ownership, Employer’s copy of certified National Identity Card.

Professional or regulatory bodies (attach as annexure)

• Medical Field - permission from the Botswana Nursing Council, the Midwifery Council of Botswana, Botswana Health Profession Council or the Ministry of Health
• Teaching Field - permission to teach from the Ministry of Education, qualification evaluation from the Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA)
• Accountants - clearance from the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA)
• Footballer - clearance from the Botswana Football Association or Premier League
• Pilot - clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
• Engineers - Membership from Engineers Registration Board

Investors

• Proof of investment by provision of Bank Statement
• Lease agreement/ proof of place of operation
• Company registration documents
• List of employees and their identifications, National identity card (Omang) for Citizens and certified copies of Work and Residence permits for Non- Citizens
• List of valued assets (attach certified copies of registration books for vehicles)
• Copy of certified valid Trade licence 
• Certified copies of valid passport, biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)
• Company profile
• Current bank statement certified by the bank
• 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background)

Applicable to all

1. Two recent coloured passport size photos
2. Certified copy of birth certificate. If the applicant is unable to provide such proof of birth, a statement setting out the reasons must be attached
3. Certified copy of marriage certificate for each applicant if applicable
4. A medical report of full physical examination

Dependents

1. Supporter’s particulars- Copy of Omang or Residence Permit, Work Permit and letter of support
2. Letter of consent from the parent if supporter is not a biological parent
3. If legally separated, provide a copy of the court order certified as being correct by an official of the court which made it
4. Certified copy of adoption certificate where applicable

Students

1. Proof of admission letter

Employees

1. Certified copies of educational certificates and references
2. Job posting of position secured
3. Localization plan
4. Stock Card and Brand Certificate (Herd Boy)
5. Field certificate or lease agreement (Farm Labourer)
6. Accreditation from Botswana Football association (Footballers and coaches)
7. Ordination certificate and Church registration certificate (Pastors)
8. Clearance Certificate from Education (Teachers)
9. Clearance from Ministry of Health (Doctors)
10. Clearance from Botswana Accountancy Association (Accountants)

Investors

1. Name of business
2. Location of business
3. Service provided or goods sold
4. Number of employees hired
5. Shares held
6. Value of property owned or copy of lease agreement
7. Type of trading license held
8. Tax returns
9. Company bank statement for the most recent 3 months

Requirements Applicable to All

• Covering letter from the applicant
• Two copies of valid certified passport
• Two recent coloured passport size photos per applicant
• Certified marriage certificate if applicable

For immigrants/dependents/missionaries

• Letter of support from supporter/spouse/mission
• Proof of means of support in Botswana
• Most recent month’s bank statement

Employees

• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified educational certificates of the highest level of education obtained
• Reference letter from employer
• Letter of job offer from employer

Investors

• Wages sheet of employees which indicates the duration of employment of   employees
• Certified copies of identity cards for citizen employees
• Submit valid and certified copies of the following:

1. Valuation of shares.
2. Share certificate.
3. Certificate of incorporation.
4. Form 2 - List of directors.
5. Current year’s financial statements.
6. Title deed/lease agreement of business premise(s).
7. Trading license.
8. Most recent year’s tax return.