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Citizenship Requirements – Application for Registration as a citizen of Botswana to His Excellency

Overview

The President of Botswana may order for registration of a foreign national as a citizen of Botswana on the grounds of special considerations.

Who is eligible?

A person not otherwise entitled to or eligible for citizenship of Botswana, to whom special circumstances exist which in the opinion of the President warrant such registration.

How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps.

  • Complete and submit Form I along with required documents and fees listed below.
  • Acknowledgement letter will be given to the applicant.
  • Check the status of your application at any Immigration and Citizenship Office
  • If your application is successful, letters requesting you to renounce your foreign citizenship will be sent to you by post.
  • You will be issued with a Registration Certificate after you have renounced your foreign citizenship.
  • If your application is rejected a rejection letter will be sent to you by post. You can re-apply if you wish. (there is no time restriction for re-submission).
What supporting documents are required?
  • 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        

 

How long will this service take?

Approximately one year.

Where can I obtain this service?

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs 

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 service costs BWP500.00.

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Keywords

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Synonyms

Citizenship requirement, special considerations, foreign nationals, special considerations by the President of Botswana, endorsement by His Excellency, residence permit, exemption certificate, permanent residence permit, His Excellency, President of Botswana.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Citizenship Application – Settlement

Overview

A person may be registered as a citizen of Botswana by settlement, if they have been legally residing in Botswana for a continuous period of 20 years and has no right to any citizenship, thus may be classified as 'stateless'.  

 

 

Who is eligible?

A person who is not a citizen of any country, or has no right to any citizenship and has legally lived as member of a particular community in Botswana for a continuous period of 20 years.

How do I get this service?

 

  • Completed Form A 
  • Completed Form 4
  • After processing, the applicant will be notified of the outcome
  • If successfully, the applicant will be issued with Certificate of Citizenship by Settlement

     

What supporting documents are required?
  • Completed Form A
  • Completed Form 4
  •  Two coloured passport sized photos
  •  Certified copy of valid birth certificate or completed Declaration of Birth form in lieu of birth certificate
  •  Certified copy of previous and valid residence permits
  •  Letter from tribal authority where the applicant settled
  • Affidavits from witnesses(minimum of three) with close knowledge of the applicant and family background, each accompanied by certified copy of identity document 
How long will this service take?

Approximately three months

Where can I obtain this service?

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender 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

How much does it cost?

The cost is BWP200.00

Meta tags

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Keywords

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Synonyms

Long term residents of Botswana, long term resident, immigration, settling down in Botswana.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Citizenship Application – Settlement

Overview

A person may be registered as a citizen of Botswana by settlement, if they have been legally residing in Botswana for a continuous period of 20 years and has no right to any citizenship, thus may be classified as 'stateless'.  

 

 

Who is eligible?

A person who is not a citizen of any country, or has no right to any citizenship and has legally lived as member of a particular community in Botswana for a continuous period of 20 years.

How do I get this service?

 

  • Completed Form A 
  • Completed Form 4
  • After processing, the applicant will be notified of the outcome
  • If successfully, the applicant will be issued with Certificate of Citizenship by Settlement

     

What supporting documents are required?
  • Completed Form A
  • Completed Form 4
  •  Two coloured passport sized photos
  •  Certified copy of valid birth certificate or completed Declaration of Birth form in lieu of birth certificate
  •  Certified copy of previous and valid residence permits
  •  Letter from tribal authority where the applicant settled
  • Affidavits from witnesses(minimum of three) with close knowledge of the applicant and family background, each accompanied by certified copy of identity document 
How long will this service take?

Approximately three months

Where can I obtain this service?

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender 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

How much does it cost?

The cost is BWP200.00

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Citizenship requirement, settlement, Omang Card, residence permit, members of a tribe, member of a tribe, members of a community, member of a community.

Synonyms

Long term residents of Botswana, long term resident, immigration, settling down in Botswana.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Citizenship Requirements – Resumption of Botswana Citizenship

Overview

This application is meant for people who were citizens of Botswana by birth or descent but have ceased to be citizens of Botswana. The purpose of this service is to resume the Botswana citizenship for former citizens.

Who is eligible?

Botswana citizens by birth or descent who lost/ceased to be citizens of Botswana and wish to resume their Botswana citizenship.

How do I get this service?

 

  • Completed Form S
  • After processing, the applicant will be notified of the outcome
  • If successful, the applicant will be issued with Certificate of Resumption   
What supporting documents are required?
  • Completed Form S
  • Two passport size coloured photos.
  • Late renunciation form
  • Certified copy of unbridged birth certificate
  • Certified copy of parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable).
  • Proof of parents’ citizenship status (certified copies of Passport, Omang and Citizenship Certificate (if applicable)
  • Copy of previous Botswana Passport or Omang
  • Application letter 
  • Applicant’s marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Copy of Botswana's Renunciation Certificate
  • Certified copies of foreign identity/citizenship documents
How long will this service take?

Approximately one month.

Where can I obtain this service?

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender 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.

 

 

How much does it cost?

The service costs BWP200.00

Meta tags

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Keywords

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Synonyms

Giving up foreign citizenship, applying to be a citizen of Botswana, citizenship application, Batswana by descent.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Citizenship Requirements – Resumption of Botswana Citizenship

Overview

This application is meant for people who were citizens of Botswana by birth or descent but have ceased to be citizens of Botswana. The purpose of this service is to resume the Botswana citizenship for former citizens.

Who is eligible?

Botswana citizens by birth or descent who lost/ceased to be citizens of Botswana and wish to resume their Botswana citizenship.

How do I get this service?

 

  • Completed Form S
  • After processing, the applicant will be notified of the outcome
  • If successful, the applicant will be issued with Certificate of Resumption   
What supporting documents are required?
  • Completed Form S
  • Two passport size coloured photos.
  • Late renunciation form
  • Certified copy of unbridged birth certificate
  • Certified copy of parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable).
  • Proof of parents’ citizenship status (certified copies of Passport, Omang and Citizenship Certificate (if applicable)
  • Copy of previous Botswana Passport or Omang
  • Application letter 
  • Applicant’s marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Copy of Botswana's Renunciation Certificate
  • Certified copies of foreign identity/citizenship documents
How long will this service take?

Approximately one month.

Where can I obtain this service?

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender 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.

 

 

How much does it cost?

The service costs BWP200.00

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Citizenship requirement, resumption of citizenship, omang card, residence permit, resumption, resuming status as a citizen, late renunciation form, former citizens.

Synonyms

Giving up foreign citizenship, applying to be a citizen of Botswana, citizenship application, Batswana by descent.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Citizenship Application – Naturalization

Overview

The Certificate of Naturalization can be issued to investors, employees, students, immigrants and dependents to give them the same rights as all citizens of Botswana.

Who is eligible?

All foreigners who have resided in Botswana for an aggregate period of not less than ten years and have resided in Botswana for a continuous period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application.

How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps.

  • Complete Form L “Certificate for Naturalization” and submit it along with a police report form and fees to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (address provided below).
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application will be sent to the applicant through mail.
  • After the application has been processed, the applicant will receive a letter in the mail inviting them for an interview.
  • If your application is successful, letters requesting you to renounce your foreign citizenship will be sent to you via mail. You will be issued with a certificate of naturalization after you have renounced your foreign citizenship.
  • If your application is rejected a rejection letter will be sent to you via mail. You can re-apply if you wish. (there is no time restriction for re-submission).
What supporting documents are required?

Requirements applicable to all

  • Completed Certificate for Naturalization (Form L)
  • Two recent coloured passport size photos
  • Two certified copies of valid Botswana residence permit
  • Completed set of police report forms
  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of marriage certificate and copy of spouse’s citizenship status (if applicable)
  • Certified copies of applicant’s educational qualifications (if married, also provide spouse’s educational qualifications)
  • Copy of Curriculum Vitae

Additional Requirements for Student

  • Admission letter from the educational institution
  • Proof of payment of tuition

Additional Requirements for Dependents and Immigrants

Proof of parents’ citizenship status

Additional Requirements for Employees

  • Value of property owned.
  • Employment contract

Additional Requirements for Investors

Those operating businesses should state:

  • Name of business.
  • Location of business.
  • Service provided.
  • Number of employees hired.
  • Number of shares held.
  • Value of property owned or copy of lease agreement.
  • Type of trading license held.
  • Tax return for the past year.
How long will this service take?

Approximately one year.

Where can I obtain this service?

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender 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.

 

How much does it cost?

The cost is BWP1000.00 for each applicant.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Citizenship requirement, naturalization, national and civil registry, proof of citizenship, oath of allegiance, Botswana passport, Omang Card, residence permit, immigrants.

Synonyms

Long term residents of Botswana, long term resident, immigration, settling down in Botswana.

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