Apply In-Person

1. You should contact Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, for more information on how to file the application.
2. Application forms can be obtained for the above offices or download it by click the link below Application Form
3. Accurately fill in the form, sign it and attach copies of the requirements and submit via mail or in person addressed to The Permanent at the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Private Bag B0199, Gaborone. Botswana (as hardcopy) or via email to MEWTResearch@gov.bw (as soft copy)
4. If the Ministry of environment and tourism is satisfied that you have complied with the all conditions as set for the application of the permit he or she will then issue you with Permit by mail.
5. You will then be required to pay certain fees upon receiving the permit. (Please consult with the ministry on how to make payment)

• Citizens: certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang).
• Non-Citizens: A valid passport.
• A fully detailed proposal

Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Plot 13064, Government Enclave
PRIVATE BAG BO 199
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 364 7931/364 7900
Fax. (+267) 395 1092/3914861
Email. MEWTResearch@gov.bw

Opening hours: 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

Citizens and foreigners (local and international individuals and companies).

• Application is free

All fees below are payable after the permit is issued:

Film permit fees:

• Non-Citizens - BWP10,000.00
• Residents - BWP5,000.00
• Citizens - BWP1,000.00
  

Photography permit fees:

• Non-Citizens - BWP1,000.00
• Residents - Free
• Citizens - Free
  

These additional fees which are not included in the permit fee may apply:

• Park fees
• Camping fees
• Vehicle Fees
• Aircraft and boats (available for rent through "National Parks and Reserves")

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Application form

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The licence will be issued within seven business days.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites. 	
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, 
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Applicants from foreign countries are advised not to leave for Botswana before obtaining a filming permit from the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism.

• Title of Research of the proposed film or documentary
• Name and address of Applicant
• Telephone, fax, email address.
• Give passport particulars of the applicant and crew members as follows.
  • Name: Nationality:
  • Passport number:
  • Place of Issue:
  • Date of Birth:
  • Date of Expiry of the passport:

The Environmental Film and Photography Permit are issued by the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife & Tourism to those who are looking to produce films or take photographs within environmentally protected areas of Botswana i.e. all National Parks and Game Reserves

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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