Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation

The Department of Protocol and Consular Services in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation provides assistance to Batswana in the diaspora to facilitate processing of their applications for passports and emergency travel documents, National Identity cards (Omang), replacement of birth certificates, Police clearance certificates, documents for repatriation of deceased Batswana and authentication of documents issued by the Government of Botswana.

The Department of Protocol and Consular Services in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation provides assistance to Batswana in the diaspora to facilitate processing of their applications for passports and emergency travel documents, National Identity cards (Omang), replacement of birth certificates, Police clearance certificates, documents for repatriation of deceased Batswana and authentication of documents issued by the Government of Botswana.

The Department of Protocol and Consular Services in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation provides State Protocol services to facilitate smooth arrangements of national events and international conferences hosted in Botswana. The services provided also include training on Protocol and Etiquette to stakeholders, guidance on interaction with Foreign Missions accredited to Botswana, as well as High Level visitors from abroad.

The Department of Protocol and Consular Services in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation provides assistance to Public Officers travelling abroad on official duties.

The Department of Protocol and Consular Services in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation provides assistance to Public Officers travelling abroad on official duties.

• Provision of Legal Advice, representation or institute Court Proceedings.
• Intervention in local judicial practices in relation to private matters.
• Intervention in local investigations involving Motswana abroad (e.g. crimes committed, deaths occurred etc.)
• Conduct search and rescue efforts abroad.
• Paying of personal expenses for Batswana abroad (Issuing of loans, medical bills, hotel bills, payment of pensions, air fares, transport, meals, return of remains, financially supporting Batswana incarcerated abroad etc.)
• Assisting with transfer of funds for Batswana.
• Facilitating personal arrangements such as obtaining accommodation and work, residence, study permits for Batswana travelling or planning to live and work abroad.
• Intervention in relation to customs or quarantine requirements and regulations of foreign countries.
• Provision of security protection.
• Acceptance of responsibility for custody and safe return of property.