Residency and Work

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.)

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)

Requirements:
 

DEPENDANTS (18-25 YEARS) and 65 YEARS AND ABOVE

1.    Form 15
2.    Form 3
3.    Certified copy of a data page of a Passport valid for more than 6 months.
4.    Certified copy of birth certificate.
5.    One recent colour passport size photo.
6.    Copy of valid Work and Residence Permits/Permanent Residence Certificates/immigration exemption certificates/ or National Identity card (Omang) (if a citizen) of the supporter.
7.    Letter from supporter.
8.    Letter of consent from parents or certified adoption/Death certificate if dependant is staying with guardian.
9.    P1500.00.00
If student -
10.    Letter of support/sponsorship with all the particulars.
11.    Admission letter stating the program of study and duration of the course.
12.    Certified copy of receipt of payment of school fees 
13.    P1500.00.

IMMIGRANTS

1.    Form 15.

2.    Form 3.

3.    Covering letter from applicant

4.    Certified copy of a data page of a valid passport.

5.    Certified Copies of Birth certificate

6.    Certified Copy of marriage if accompanied by spouse.

7.    One recent coloured passport size photo
8.    Proof of support/maintenance during residence in Botswana 

9.  Bank statement

SPOUSE OF A CITIZEN

1.    Form 15.

2.    Form 3.

3.    Certified copy of a data page of a valid passport.

4.    Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office.

5.    Certified copy of marriage certificate.

6.    One recent coloured passport size photo.
7.    Letter of support from the spouse.
8.    Covering letter from the applicant.
 

Requirements:
 

DEPENDANTS (18-25 YEARS) and 65 YEARS AND ABOVE

1.    Form 15
2.    Form 3
3.    Certified copy of a data page of a Passport valid for more than 6 months.
4.    Certified copy of birth certificate.
5.    One recent colour passport size photo.
6.    Copy of valid Work and Residence Permits/Permanent Residence Certificates/immigration exemption certificates/ or National Identity card (Omang) (if a citizen) of the supporter.
7.    Letter from supporter.
8.    Letter of consent from parents or certified adoption/Death certificate if dependant is staying with guardian.
9.    P1500.00.00
If student -
10.    Letter of support/sponsorship with all the particulars.
11.    Admission letter stating the program of study and duration of the course.
12.    Certified copy of receipt of payment of school fees 
13.    P1500.00.

IMMIGRANTS

1.    Form 15.

2.    Form 3.

3.    Covering letter from applicant

4.    Certified copy of a data page of a valid passport.

5.    Certified Copies of Birth certificate

6.    Certified Copy of marriage if accompanied by spouse.

7.    One recent coloured passport size photo
8.    Proof of support/maintenance during residence in Botswana 

9.  Bank statement

SPOUSE OF A CITIZEN

1.    Form 15.

2.    Form 3.

3.    Certified copy of a data page of a valid passport.

4.    Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office.

5.    Certified copy of marriage certificate.

6.    One recent coloured passport size photo.
7.    Letter of support from the spouse.
8.    Covering letter from the applicant.