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Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Renunciation Of Citizenship By Reason Of Dual Citizenship Or Nationality

Overview

Citizens of Botswana who wish to renounce their citizenship can submit an official request to the Government to de-register from the national civil registry.

Who is eligible?

All citizens of Botswana who meet the following criteria qualify for the service:

  • Has acquired citizenship of another country
  • Must be over 21 years of age
How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must follow the following steps:

  • Provide proof of citizenship from another country
  • Complete and submit Form R Declaration of Renunciation/Abandonment of Citizenship of Botswana, required documents (listed below) and BWP 10.00 to any Immigration Office (address provided below)
  • Wait for proof of renunciation letter from Botswana Immigration Offices
  • After receipt of proof of renunciation, surrender Botswana documents (National identity card and Passport to your nearest Immigration Offices or Mission)
What supporting documents are required?
  • Two(2) recent coloured passport size photos
  • Complete a Certificate of Origin form obtained from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
  • Proof of citizenship from another country
  • Police report from foreign country with the applicant’s finger prints
  • Certified copy of birth certificate or affidavit in lieu of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of parent’s citizenship status
How long will this service take?

This service takes approximately one (1) month to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

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 associated with this service is BWP 10.00.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Citizenship Renunciation, renunciation of citizenship, abandonment of citizenship, becoming a citizen of another country, national civil registry, deregistering as a citizen, acquiring citizenship of another country, proof of citizenship

Synonyms

Cease to be a citizen of Botswana, giving up citizenship, immigration, leaving Botswana

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Renunciation Of Citizenship By Reason Of Dual Citizenship Or Nationality

Overview

Citizens of Botswana who wish to renounce their citizenship can submit an official request to the Government to de-register from the national civil registry.

Who is eligible?

All citizens of Botswana who meet the following criteria qualify for the service:

  • Has acquired citizenship of another country
  • Must be over 21 years of age
How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must follow the following steps:

  • Provide proof of citizenship from another country
  • Complete and submit Form R Declaration of Renunciation/Abandonment of Citizenship of Botswana, required documents (listed below) and BWP 10.00 to any Immigration Office (address provided below)
  • Wait for proof of renunciation letter from Botswana Immigration Offices
  • After receipt of proof of renunciation, surrender Botswana documents (National identity card and Passport to your nearest Immigration Offices or Mission)
What supporting documents are required?
  • Two(2) recent coloured passport size photos
  • Complete a Certificate of Origin form obtained from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
  • Proof of citizenship from another country
  • Police report from foreign country with the applicant’s finger prints
  • Certified copy of birth certificate or affidavit in lieu of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of parent’s citizenship status
How long will this service take?

This service takes approximately one (1) month to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

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 associated with this service is BWP 10.00.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Citizenship Renunciation, renunciation of citizenship, abandonment of citizenship, becoming a citizen of another country, national civil registry, deregistering as a citizen, acquiring citizenship of another country, proof of citizenship

Synonyms

Cease to be a citizen of Botswana, giving up citizenship, immigration, leaving Botswana

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Birth Registration

Overview

All births that occur within Botswana regardless of the parents’ nationality have to be registered in the Botswana Civil and National Registry. Once successfully registered, the child will be issued a birth certificate.Next of kin, being mother/father or guardian can collect a birth certificate .

To obtain a duplicate of the birth certificate, someone with legal capacity and a valid national identity card for citizens or Passport for foreign nationals can collect his or her own birth certificate.

Who is eligible?

All children born in Botswana.

How do I get this service?

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

  • Submit the required documents (listed below) to the Department of Civil and National Registration along with the required documents.
  • The clerk will enter the birth into the Birth Register.
  • After signature by the Registrar General, one original birth certificate is presented to the parent(s) or guardian of the child.
What supporting documents are required?

On-time registration of births that occurred in health facilities

  •  Birth Notification form given by hospital personnel at the time of delivery. 
  • Identity document of the parents (valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens, passport for non citizens).

On-time registration of births that occurred outside health institutions

  •  Confirmation letter from Kgosi.
  •  Under 5 medical card.
  •  Statement/ affidavit from the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Certified copy of valid national identity card of the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Statements/ affidavits from two witnesses who know of the birth.
  •  Certified copy of witnesses’ identity documents.

Late registration of births that occurred in health facilities

  •  Confirmation letter from the hospital/maternity clinic.
  •  Under 5 medical card.
  •  Statement/ affidavit from the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Certified copy of national identity card (Omang) of the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Statements/ affidavits from two witnesses who know of the birth.
  •  Certified copy of witnesses’ identity documents.

 Late registration of births that occurred outside health institutions

  •  Confirmation letter from Kgosi.
  •  Extract from school admission record (for those already attending school).
  •  Under 5 medical card.· Statement/ affidavit from the parents or guardian(s).
  • ·Certified copy of national identity card (Omang) of the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Statements/ affidavits from two witnesses who know of the birth.
  •  Certified copy of witnesses’ identity documents.
How long will this service take?

For births registered within 60 days of occurrence, the service will be completed on the same day.

For births registered after 60 days of occurrence, it is considered a late registration and the service will take fourteen days to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Regional and District offices accross the country

Department of Civil and National Registration

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent

Private Bag 00240

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267)3611100/361115/3611132

Fax. (+267) 3907426

Email.mnig-pro@.gov.bw

Toll Free Number. 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?

Births registered within 60 days of their occurrence are processed for free.

Any registration done after that period attracts a levy of BWP5.00 for every month of defaulting, up to a maximum of BWP100.00.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Birth registration, registering births, health institution, health facility, births inside a health facility, births outside a health facility, civil and national registry, birth certificate, birth register, maternity clinic.

 

Synonyms

Registering the birth of a baby, birthing, healthcare for expectant mothers, pregnancy, births at home, new parents.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Birth Registration

Overview

All births that occur within Botswana regardless of the parents’ nationality have to be registered in the Botswana Civil and National Registry. Once successfully registered, the child will be issued a birth certificate.Next of kin, being mother/father or guardian can collect a birth certificate .

To obtain a duplicate of the birth certificate, someone with legal capacity and a valid national identity card for citizens or Passport for foreign nationals can collect his or her own birth certificate.

Who is eligible?

All children born in Botswana.

How do I get this service?

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

  • Submit the required documents (listed below) to the Department of Civil and National Registration along with the required documents.
  • The clerk will enter the birth into the Birth Register.
  • After signature by the Registrar General, one original birth certificate is presented to the parent(s) or guardian of the child.
What supporting documents are required?

On-time registration of births that occurred in health facilities

  •  Birth Notification form given by hospital personnel at the time of delivery. 
  • Identity document of the parents (valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens, passport for non citizens).

On-time registration of births that occurred outside health institutions

  •  Confirmation letter from Kgosi.
  •  Under 5 medical card.
  •  Statement/ affidavit from the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Certified copy of valid national identity card of the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Statements/ affidavits from two witnesses who know of the birth.
  •  Certified copy of witnesses’ identity documents.

Late registration of births that occurred in health facilities

  •  Confirmation letter from the hospital/maternity clinic.
  •  Under 5 medical card.
  •  Statement/ affidavit from the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Certified copy of national identity card (Omang) of the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Statements/ affidavits from two witnesses who know of the birth.
  •  Certified copy of witnesses’ identity documents.

 Late registration of births that occurred outside health institutions

  •  Confirmation letter from Kgosi.
  •  Extract from school admission record (for those already attending school).
  •  Under 5 medical card.· Statement/ affidavit from the parents or guardian(s).
  • ·Certified copy of national identity card (Omang) of the parents or guardian(s).
  •  Statements/ affidavits from two witnesses who know of the birth.
  •  Certified copy of witnesses’ identity documents.
How long will this service take?

For births registered within 60 days of occurrence, the service will be completed on the same day.

For births registered after 60 days of occurrence, it is considered a late registration and the service will take fourteen days to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Regional and District offices accross the country

Department of Civil and National Registration

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent

Private Bag 00240

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267)3611100/361115/3611132

Fax. (+267) 3907426

Email.mnig-pro@.gov.bw

Toll Free Number. 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?

Births registered within 60 days of their occurrence are processed for free.

Any registration done after that period attracts a levy of BWP5.00 for every month of defaulting, up to a maximum of BWP100.00.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Birth registration, registering births, health institution, health facility, births inside a health facility, births outside a health facility, civil and national registry, birth certificate, birth register, maternity clinic.

 

Synonyms

Registering the birth of a baby, birthing, healthcare for expectant mothers, pregnancy, births at home, new parents.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
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