Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

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

1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six (6) months.
2. Two (2) recent coloured passport size photos.
3. Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
6. Waiver from Department of Labour and Social Security.
7. Employment contract or confirmation letter of employment if applicable.
8. Offer letter of volunteer position if applicable.
9. Proof of financial means of support for volunteers if applicable.
10. For online applications the requirement documents must be saved as one (1) PDF document

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

1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of valid passport showing validity period not less than six months.
2. Two recent coloured passport size photos.
3. Covering letter.
4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
6. Confirmed onward booking or a proof to continue your journey (ie. Visa to enter destination country) from Botswana within 3 days of arrival. This excludes transporters who may be given up to 14 days.
7. Transporters and tour operators/guide to produce proof of cross-border tour operating license.

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

1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of valid passport showing validity period not less than six months.
2. Two recent coloured passport size photos.
3. Covering letter.
4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
6. Confirmed onward booking or a proof to continue your journey (ie. Visa to enter destination country) from Botswana within 3 days of arrival. This excludes transporters who may be given up to 14 days.
7. Transporters and tour operators/guide to produce proof of cross-border tour operating license.

• Letter of intent to form a society
• Minutes of the formation of the society with three or more objectives
• List of signatures and national identity numbers of attendees at the formation of society meeting
• Ten suggested names for the society in order of preference. The names should be reflective of the nature of the society whether it is an association, club, church or society
• In case of non-citizens serving on the executive committee, provide the following:

1. Certified copies of resident permit
2. Certified work permit
3. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport, showing their picture and personal details should also be submitted

• Letter of intent to form a society
• Minutes of the formation of the society with three or more objectives
• List of signatures and national identity numbers of attendees at the formation of society meeting
• Ten suggested names for the society in order of preference. The names should be reflective of the nature of the society whether it is an association, club, church or society
• In case of non-citizens serving on the executive committee, provide the following:

1. Certified copies of resident permit
2. Certified work permit
3. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport, showing their picture and personal details should also be submitted

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.