Botswana - Apply for Kimberly Process Certificate
ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person:
- One should conduct and Visit Mineral Affairs Division (MAD) at MMEWR Headquarters for consultation and file the application with the department
- Application form, (Form I) can be obtain from the above offices, or click the below link to download Portal
- Accurately fill in the form and attach all the requirements and submit them for processing and verification
- Pay the processing fees and Book with MAD the date and time for diamonds to be inspected by the department.
- If the MAD officer is satisfied that you have complied with the all conditions as set for the application of the certificate.
- The certificates will be issued by the Diamond Office under Mineral Affairs Division (MAD), within the Ministry of Minerals Energy and Water Resources.
Required DocumentsEdit
- Accurately fill in application form
- Application fees
- An invoice and a packing list showing value, carats, and legitimacy of the rough diamonds is needed fr both exports and imports of diamonds.
- Any other document that may be specified by the authorized officer
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Ministry of Minerals Energy and Water resources. (MMEWR):
The Ministry’s physical address is;
Fairgrounds Office Park,
Plot No. 50676
Block C P/Bag 0018 Gaborone,Botswana
Tel: (+ 267) 365 6600
Fax: +267 390 9368
Mineral Affairs Division (MAD) at MMEWR Headquarters:
Telephone. (+267) 3656600, 365 7000, 3915311
Diamond Hub
Block 8, Industrial Area
Plot 67782, Diamond Technology Park
Private Bag 0018
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 391-5311
Fax. (+267) 393-4586
Email. [email protected]
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
EligibilityEdit
- Diamond trading companies
FeesEdit
- Application fees P500.00
ValidityEdit
- Valid for 30 days from the date of issue or until the goods are received by the receiving state, whichever comes first.
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Processing TimeEdit
- One day
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InstructionsEdit
- Visit Mineral Affairs Division (MAD) at MMEWR Headquarters
- Fill in the application form and pay the processing fees
- Book with MAD for the day and time for goods (diamonds) inspection
Required InformationEdit
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Need for the DocumentEdit
Kimberly Process Certificate (KPC) is a document that allows the diamond trading companies to export rough diamonds to countries which are members of the Kimberly Process scheme
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