Botswana - Apply Export Permit for Arms or Ammunition


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. One should visit the nearest police station for consultation station countrywide and obtain the application form or click the link below to download Portal
  2. Accurately fill in the application form and attach copies of the require documents.
  3. Applications is then to be submitted to a licensing officer of the district in which the applicant carries on business or normally resides for verification and processing.
  4. If the licencing officer is satisfied that you have complied with the all conditions as set for the application of the permit, he or she will issue you with the permit
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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Registration Certificate for verification of the type, calibre and serial number
  • Copy of valid ID or Passport for Non residents

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Defence Justice and Security:
Private Bag 00384
Gaborone
TEL :( +267)3698200/300
FAX :( +267)3933034
TOLLFREE: 0800 600 971
Email Public Relations: [email protected]
Public Relations TEL: 3973977
Click below link to view map of Botswana police station contract detail countrywide MAP

EligibilityEdit

  • Citizens and foreigners of 18 years and above

FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

  • The permit is valid for 6 months

Documents to UseEdit

Portal

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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InstructionsEdit

No person shall export any arms or ammunition except under and in accordance with an export permit in accordance with Act Cap 24:01 of the Arms and Ammunition Act.

Required InformationEdit

  • Personal detail of the applicant
  • Description Details of the arm and ammunition
  • Reasons for exporting the arms and ammunition
  • Town and country to be exported

Need for the DocumentEdit

  • This document give applicant the guideline on how to apply for arms and ammunition export permit in Botswana
  • A firearm licence authorizes the possession of an arm and ammunition in accordance with the Arms and Ammunitions Act Cap 24:01

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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

External LinksEdit

(ministry of Defences)
Portal

OthersEdit

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