Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

For persons aged 16 years and above:

1. Original Omang Card and one certified copy of Omang.
2. Citizenship certificate of parents and/or applicant if parents were once foreign nationals (seek Clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).
3. Omang details for parent(s) as well as details of parent's place of birth.
4. Old passport (physical copy) or for lost passport please bring the police report or affidavit before the commissioner of oath. The forms are collected by the applicant or parent if under 16 years of age.

For children under 16 years of age:

1. Original birth certificate and one certified copy of birth certificate.
2. Original Omang Card of parent(s).
3. Guardian’s original Omang Card (in case of deceased or missing parents).
4. Death certificate(s) of deceased parent(s) if applicable.
5. Letter from District Commissioner, Chief or Social Worker for proof of guardianship in the case of guardian(s) applying for the child’s e-passport.
6. Old passport of child.
7. Citizenship certificate of parents and/or owner (registration) if parents were once foreign nationals (seek clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).

First application 

For persons aged seventeen (17) years and above:

Adult applicants are required to:
1.    Provide a valid National Identification Card (Omang) and a copy.
2.    Pay BWP 260.00 application fee.

Minors (0-17 Yrs.) applicant are required to:
1.    Provide original Birth Certificate and a copy.
2.    Provide valid National Identity Card of the applicant’s parent or legal guardian and a copy.
3.    Pay BWP 100.00 application fee for 0-15 yrs. old applicants
4.    16 to 17 yrs. old applicant are required to pay BWP 260.00.

REPLACEMENT OF PASSPORT
Adult applicants are required to;
1.    Provide valid National Identification Card (Omang) and a copy.
2.    Surrender expired and/or full passport.
3.    Pay BWP 260.00 application fee.

Minors (0-17 Yrs.) applicants are required to:
1.    Provide a Birth Certificate and copy.
2.    Provide a valid national Identity Card of the applicant’s parent or legal guardian copy.
3.    Surrender expired and/or full passport.
4.    Pay BWP 100.00 application fee payment for 0-15 yrs old.
5.    16 to 17 yrs. old applicant are required to pay BWP 260.00.

Note: Please note that lost, stolen, soiled and burnt passports are subjected to 12 months waiting period from the date of loss and reporting and penalty fee of BWP 1000.00 over a normal fee of P260.00 or P100.00.
 

Application for a 12-month period waiver

A waiver is required in case of lost/stolen passport. Requirements are as follows:

1. Application letter justying the need 
2. Supporting documents
3. Police statement (Affidavit) 
    

First application 

For persons aged seventeen (17) years and above:

Adult applicants are required to:
1.    Provide a valid National Identification Card (Omang) and a copy.
2.    Pay BWP 260.00 application fee.

Minors (0-17 Yrs.) applicant are required to:
1.    Provide original Birth Certificate and a copy.
2.    Provide valid National Identity Card of the applicant’s parent or legal guardian and a copy.
3.    Pay BWP 100.00 application fee for 0-15 yrs. old applicants
4.    16 to 17 yrs. old applicant are required to pay BWP 260.00.

REPLACEMENT OF PASSPORT
Adult applicants are required to;
1.    Provide valid National Identification Card (Omang) and a copy.
2.    Surrender expired and/or full passport.
3.    Pay BWP 260.00 application fee.

Minors (0-17 Yrs.) applicants are required to:
1.    Provide a Birth Certificate and copy.
2.    Provide a valid national Identity Card of the applicant’s parent or legal guardian copy.
3.    Surrender expired and/or full passport.
4.    Pay BWP 100.00 application fee payment for 0-15 yrs old.
5.    16 to 17 yrs. old applicant are required to pay BWP 260.00.

Note: Please note that lost, stolen, soiled and burnt passports are subjected to 12 months waiting period from the date of loss and reporting and penalty fee of BWP 1000.00 over a normal fee of P260.00 or P100.00.
 

Application for a 12-month period waiver

A waiver is required in case of lost/stolen passport. Requirements are as follows:

1. Application letter justying the need 
2. Supporting documents
3. Police statement (Affidavit) 
    

• Valid National identity card (Omang) or passport of applicant.
• Death Notification tear-off for deaths that occurred in health facilities.
• Letter of confirmation of death from Kgosi for death that occurred in outside health facilities.
• Statement from declarant and a certified copy of their valid national identity document.

For late registration

• Letter of confirmation of death from Kgosi.
• Statement from declarant and a certified copy of valid identity document.
• Statements from two witnesses who know of the death and a certified copy of their valid identity documents.

• Valid National identity card (Omang) or passport of applicant.
• Death Notification tear-off for deaths that occurred in health facilities.
• Letter of confirmation of death from Kgosi for death that occurred in outside health facilities.
• Statement from declarant and a certified copy of their valid national identity document.

For late registration

• Letter of confirmation of death from Kgosi.
• Statement from declarant and a certified copy of valid identity document.
• Statements from two witnesses who know of the death and a certified copy of their valid identity documents.

• Two coloured passport size photos
• Certified copy of valid Residence Permit/Exemption Certificate/Permanent Residence
• Letter addressed to His Excellency the President
• Set of Police Report Forms
• Certified copy of Birth Certificate
•  Affidavits from witnesses (if applicable)

•  Copy of valid certified passport

  Those operating business should state:
  •    location of business
  •    service provided
  •    employment level
  •    shares held and indicate other shareholders(shares certificate)
  •    value of property owned or copy of lease agreement
  •    type of trading license held 
  •    summary of investment including details of other shareholders
  •    Financial statements
  •    Tax 
  •    purpose of stay in Botswana
  •    family background e.g. their citizenship status