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1. The application for renewal of a work residences permit should be submitted to the Immigration Offices, at least three months before the date of expiration of the current permit. Ministry of Nationality, Immigration, and Gender Affairs Office Location & Contact Details
2. The application shall be made in writing using a prescribed form, pdf Residence Permit Application Form (Issue/renewal), obtainable at any of the Immigration Offices countrywide or directly download it using this link- Residence Permit Application Form (Issue/renewal)
3. The duly completed form should be accompanied by all the relevant supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page. An incomplete application not meeting the requirements will not be accepted.
4. Upon receipt of the application, the Immigration officers will check for discrepancies or ineligibility in the application documents. If a discrepancy that cannot be immediately corrected exists in any of the documents, the application and all the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant and should not be re-submitted until the discrepancy has been rectified.
5. If the officer is satisfied that all the requirements have been met for the application for the permit, the client is advised to pay a prescribed permit fee of BWP 1500.00 (non-refundable), which is payable in cash at either office or by direct deposit in favour of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and present the proof of payment to be verified by the officer.
6. It is only, upon payment of the permit fee that the application will be registered for processing and consideration.
7. Applicants are issued with an acknowledgment letter as a proof of submission of the application file and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
8. The Immigration office may request additional information relevant to the application. In such a case, the information must be submitted within the stipulated time from the date of notification. Where the applicant fails to submit the required information, the application shall be rejected.
9. After completion of the document evaluation phase, which is in thirty (30) working days, applicants should check the outcome of their application at the specific immigration office where the application was lodged against the acknowledgment letter and valid passport.
10. If the application was successful, the work residence permit sticker will be affixed and stamped on the passport.
11. If unsuccessful, the immigration office shall give reasons for such refusal in writing, an applicant can appeal the outcome at the immigration office or leave the country.
    

Abroad Application

1. Applicants outside Botswana should apply to the Botswana High Commission or Embassy (if there is one resident) in the country from which they are applying. In the case where there is no Botswana High Commission or Embassy in that country, then the application for a residence permit should be sent to:

   The Chief Immigration Officer

   P O Box 942 Gaborone Botswana

   Tel: + 267 3611 300

   Fax: + 267 3952 996

2. Upon receipt of the completed application file, it will be forwarded to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship office in Botswana, where the application is reviewed and consideration made, based on the information and documents that have been provided, and if complying; the application will be approved.
3. The applicant will be notified of the outcome of the application via letter or mail and given further instruction on how to collect the permit.
   

Requirements for Renewal of Employee Permits

• Duly completed Residence Permit Application Form (Issue/renewal)
• Certified copy of a data page of a valid passport
• Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office
• Copies of relevant educational certificates certified by issuing office (all certificates should be translated into English and authorized by the issuing authority)
• Copies of supporting documents from relevant professional and/or regulatory bodies certified by issuing office
• CV/Résumé (detailed)
• Three recent passport-size (30 x 40mm) photographs clearly and correctly depict an applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time the application is made)
• Proof of advertisement (qualifications, experience, employer’s address, and telephone number, and closing date must be clearly indicated; the advertisement should have circulated for 14 days)
• Appointment letter/contract letter inclusive of physical address and contact numbers of an employer (for farmworkers, herd boys/girls: proof of ownership of livestock, branding certificate, and copy of Omang of employer)
• Letter of application for work
• Letter of renewal of contract
• For the variation of employment, state reasons and explain what will happen to the position, which is being vacated by the permit holder (e.g., rendered redundant or localized, etc.)
• Physical address/location of the company
• Copy of the current valid residence permit certified by issuing office
  

Requirements for Renewal of Directors’ Permits

• Duly completed Residence Permit Application Form (Issue/renewal)
• Certified copy of a data page of a valid passport
• Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office
• Three recent passport-size (30 x 40mm) photographs clearly and correctly depict an applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time the application is made)
• List of employees and their contact details. Attach certified copies of national identity documents (Omang) for citizens and certified copies of work and residence permits for non-citizens
• Copies of supporting documents from professional/regulatory bodies certified by issuing office
• Copy of certificate of incorporation certified by the issuing authority
• Copy of share certificate for all directors certified by issuing office
• Copy of tax clearance certified by the issuing authority
• Labour clearance letter
• Annual returns (for non-exempted companies)
• Localization progress update
• Proof of Corporate Social Investment
• Form 2/Form 8, 13, and 14 for all directors
• Copies of current bank statements (last three months) certified by issuing office
• Copy of proof of investment certified by issuing office
• Company profile
• Valid trading license certified by issuing office
• List of company assets valued by authorized valuers (attach certified copies of registration books for vehicles)
• Certified copy of lease agreement/proof of place of operation
• Copy of the current valid residence permit certified by issuing office
  

Department of Immigration and Citizenship
(Ministry of Nationality, Immigration, and Gender Affairs)
Departmental HQ
Address: Government Enclave, Block 8, Khama Crescent
P. O. Box 942
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 361 1373/ (+267) 361 1375
Toll-Free. 0800 600 777
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Office Location & Contact Details

Regional Immigration Offices
South Central Region (Block 8 Universal House) (+267) 3909996
South East Region (Loapi House) (+267) 3952591
Lobatse Immigration Region (+267) 5330247
Francistown Immigration Region (+267) 2414204
Serowe Immigration Region (+267) 4632519
Selibe-Phikwe Immigration Region (+267) 2611677
Tsabong Immigration Region (+267) 6540225
Maun Immigration Region (+267) 6860369
Kasane Immigration Region (+267) 6250252

District Immigration Offices
Mochudi District Immigration Office (+267) 5777285
Molepolole District Immigration Office (+267) 5920339
Ramotswa District Immigration Office(+267) 5391527
Tutume District Immigration Officer (+267) 2987459
Masunga District Immigration Office (+267) 2489272
Sowa Pan District Immigration Office (+267) 6213435
Palapye District Immigration Office (+267) 4920377
Mahalapye District Immigration Office (+267) 4710484
Orapa District Immigration Office (+267) 2970211
Letlhakane District Immigration Office (+267) 2978308
Sefhare District Immigration Office (+267) 4948096
Kanye District Immigration Office (+267) 5440656
Jwaneng District Immigration Office (+267) 5880348
Gantsi District Immigration Office (+267) 6596233
Hukuntsi District Immigration Office (+267) 6510202
Bobonong District Immigration Office (+267) 2619249
Gumane District Immigration Office (+267) 6874674
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except no public holidays.
For abroad applications, please contact the nearest Botswana Embassy or High Commission for assistance.
Botswana Mission Abroad Office Location & Contact Details

Any non-citizen who wishes to stay while working in Botswana beyond the visitation period is eligible for this service.

The cost to apply for the residence permit is BWP 1500.00 (non-refundable).

Note:

• Renewal applications should be submitted at least three months before the date of expiration. There will be a penalty charge of P500.00 + P20.00 per additional day for each expired permit.
• Applicable fees are amended from time to time.
  

• The Validity of the permit is indicated on the residence permit sticker and it shall remain valid for that specified period unless suspended, canacelled, or revoked by the Authority.
• Renewal applications should be submitted at least three months before the date of expiration of the current permit.
  

Residence Permit Application Form (Issue/renewal)

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The time frame for processing the application is in thirty (30) working days.

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• An applicant can apply for a work permit and work residence permit at the same time at any of the Immigration Offices country-wide.
• All non-citizens who wish to stay in Botswana should apply for a residence permit to allow them to live in the country. Persons who are above 18 are required to apply separately if they wish to stay in Botswana and their applications should be supported by the person(s) upon whom they will depend while in Botswana.
  

• Full name of the applicant
• Contact details
• Marital status
• Birth certificate details
• Passport details
• Nationality details
• Residential address in Botswana/abroad
• Particulars of children under the age of 18 years {if applicable}
• Reasons for applying for the permit
• Occupation/qualification details
• Reason for renewing the permit
• Duration of renewal required
• Declaration by the applicant
  

A Work Residence Permit is a government official document that allows its holder to stay while working in a country of which he or she is not a citizen for a certain duration and renewable thereafter.

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