Botswana Police Service

Application for Export Permit (Firearms)

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Overview

This service allows for firearms registered in Botswana to be exported temporarily or permanently to other countries. Note that the temporary export of the firearm is valid for 6 months.

Who is eligible?

Any legally registered firearm owner

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Application for Firearms Export Permit form (Application forms are also available at all Police Stations) and submit it at the station.

What supporting documents are required?

Valid National Identification document (Omang)
Non-citizens must present a valid passport and residence permit.
Tender the original certificate of firearm before Licensing Officer.

How long will this service take?

1 working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

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Keywords

Firearm, licence, riffle, permit, exported temporarily, exported permanently

Synonyms

Shotgun, export

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Police Service

Where can I get more information on this Service

Botswana Police Service Lot 4, Government Enclave Private Bag 0012 Gaborone Botswana Tell. (+267) 3951161 Fax. (+267) 3973723 Email: police [at] gov.bw www.police.gov.bw

Application for Export Permit (Firearms)

Read more about Application for Export Permit (Firearms)

Overview

This service allows for firearms registered in Botswana to be exported temporarily or permanently to other countries. Note that the temporary export of the firearm is valid for 6 months.

Who is eligible?

Any legally registered firearm owner

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Application for Firearms Export Permit form (Application forms are also available at all Police Stations) and submit it at the station.

What supporting documents are required?

Valid National Identification document (Omang)
Non-citizens must present a valid passport and residence permit.
Tender the original certificate of firearm before Licensing Officer.

How long will this service take?

1 working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Keywords

Firearm, licence, riffle, permit, exported temporarily, exported permanently

Synonyms

Shotgun, export

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Police Service

Where can I get more information on this Service

Botswana Police Service Lot 4, Government Enclave Private Bag 0012 Gaborone Botswana Tell. (+267) 3951161 Fax. (+267) 3973723 Email: police [at] gov.bw www.police.gov.bw

Application for permit to acquire firearm (Change of Ownership)

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Overview

The process involves the transferring of ownership of a firearm from one person to another.

Who is eligible?

Any person aged 18 years and above
Applicant should have no criminal record

How do I get this service?

The firearm license owner should write a letter to the Commissioner of Police requesting for permission to transfer ownership.
In a case whereby the firearm is being inherited the deceased owner’s designated family members (siblings, parents, guardians e.t.c.) have to provide the request letter to the Commissioner of Police.
The recipient should also write an acceptance letter to accompany the licensed owner’s request letter.
After approval, download and complete Application For Permit to Acquire Firearms(Change of Ownership) form and Application for Registration Certificate form. Application forms are also available at all Police Stations.

What supporting documents are required?

Valid National Identification document (Omang)
Non-citizens must present a valid passport and residence permit
In case of an inheritance attach copies of relevant documents such as;
- Death certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Firearm certificate
For first time firearm ownership the applicant should provide a police clearance report

How long will this service take?

14 working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station

How much does it cost?

BWP 20.00

Meta tags

Keywords

Arm Licensing , gun licence, riffle permits

Synonyms

Change, ownership,

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Police Service

Where can I get more information on this Service

Botswana Police Service

Lot 4, Government Enclave

Private Bag 0012

Gaborone

Botswana

Tell. (+267) 3951161

Fax. (+267) 3973723

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]bw)

www.police.gov.bw

Vehicle Import/Export Clearance

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Overview

This is a pre-requisite process prior to registration, exportation, importation and major changes to a motor vehicle in/ or from Botswana.

Related Services Requirements

1	Change of colour	Letter from the dealer who painted the vehicle
2	Change of engine	All documents indicating the source of engine
3	Authorisation letter to cross the border	Letter from the owner of the car. (Prior to authorization the car is inspected)
4	Registration of home-made trailers	DRTS Chassis Number (from Department of Road Transport & Safety)

Who is eligible?

The owner of the motor vehicle or any other person authorised by the owner in writing to process clearance on their behalf.

How do I get this service?

Applicant must bring the motor vehicle for physical inspection together with supporting documents to the designated clearing police establishments.

After satisfying all processes the owner is issued with:

Botswana Police Form BP17A (Motor Vehicle Clearance for Export Only) for export to Non Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) countries
SARPCCO Motor Vehicles Clearance Certificate for exported motor vehicles to SARPCCO countries
Botswana Police Form BP17B (Motor Vehicle Clearance for Registration Only) for imported motor vehicles

What supporting documents are required?

Valid identification documents (Omang, Residents Permits or passports)
Applicants with new vehicles must bring the following documents:
Purchase Invoice
SARPCCO Clearance Certificate
Applicants with used vehicles must bring the following documents:

SARPCCO Countries:
SARPCCO Clearance Certificate (valid for 90 days.)
Invoice
Registration Book
Non SARPCCO Countries:
Invoice
Bill of Lading (e.g. for imports. Japan, Singapore etc)

How long will this service take?

24 - 48 Hours

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

No Cost.

Meta tags

Vehicle, Import, Export, Clearance, SARPCCO, Registration book

Keywords

Vehicle, Import, Export, Clearance, SARPCCO, Registration book

Synonyms

Ownership

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Police Service

Where can I get more information on this Service

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Contact: Officer Commanding

Serious Crime Squad

P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3956999 / 3952531 / 3911892

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]bw)

Website: www.police.gov.bw

Business Hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 except weekends and public holidays.

Reporting Crime to the Police

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Overview

Members of the public are encouraged to report to the police any crime or suspicious incident. If you have been the victim of crime, have witnessed a crime or would like to report that a crime has been committed there are several ways to do it.

You will be asked the following;

Nature of the incident
Time of incident
Location (i.e. plot number, street, H/No or any nearest land mark)
Identity of the suspect or physical description of the suspect
Any weapons used
Other witnesses where possible

Who is eligible?

Victim of Crime
Witness of crime
Or any member of the public

How do I get this service?

Contact the nearest police station, police post or any police establishment
Call 999
Report to any police officer in proximity

What supporting documents are required?

None

How long will this service take?

Our standards for responding after receiving a report are :

16 minutes in urban areas
60 minutes in other areas

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station or police post

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Crime, 999, reporter, criminals, reporting, police station, victim

Synonyms

Police, law enforcement, call the authorities, report emergencies, crime, theft, murder, fire, emergency, hurt.

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Police Service

Where can I get more information on this Service

Any police station, post or police establishment

Police Incident Report

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Overview

A police incident report is prepared by a police officer or a representative of the Botswana Police Service for a victim of a crime.

The report is obtained for legal purposes or for the victims own records.

Who is eligible?

A victim or legal guardian

How do I get this service?

Any police station.

What supporting documents are required?

A valid National Identification card (Omang)
A valid passport for non-citizens

How long will this service take?

Three (3) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station.

How much does it cost?

BWP 21.00

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, law and order, legal gatherings, three or more persons, public events, promotion

Keywords

Incident, Report, crime

Synonyms

Injury, damage

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Police Service

Where can I get more information on this Service

At the nearest police station.