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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''How to Apply'''<br><br />
'''Apply In-Person'''<br><br />
#Applicants should visit the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Regional or District Immigration Offices for the application process of the residence permit. {see address/contact details below}.<br />
#Collect and submit the completed '''Form 21 “Permanent Residence permit ''' “attached to the relevant supporting documents {as listed below under required document section below} to the Regional or District Immigration office.<br />
#Animmigration official will verify your application file and if it is correct, proceed and pay the required application fee at the immigration cash counter.<br />
#Submit the payment receipt and application file to be validated by the immigration official and obtain an acknowledgement letter.<br />
#The application file will then be forwarded to the department responsible for vetting and assessment.<br />
#Your application will be processed in approximately 6 months and you will be notified of the outcome by post {letter}.<br />
#If the application is approved, visit the immigration office on which the application was filed and submit the approval letter, your identification document and acknowledgement slip to be validated by the immigration official, who will then issue you the permanent residence permit.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
'''Requirements Applicable to All'''<br />
*Covering letter from the applicant<br />
*Two copies of valid certified passport<br />
*Two recent coloured passport size photos per applicant<br />
*Certified marriage certificate if applicable<br />
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'''For immigrants/dependents/missionaries'''<br />
*Letter of support from supporter/spouse/mission<br />
*Proof of means of support in Botswana<br />
*Most recent month’s bank statement<br />
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'''Employees'''<br />
*Curriculum Vitae<br />
*Certified educational certificates of the highest level of education obtained<br />
*Reference letter from employer<br />
*Letter of job offer from employer<br />
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'''Investors'''<br />
*Wages sheet of employees which indicates the duration of employment of employees<br />
*Certified copies of identity cards for citizen employees<br />
*Submit valid and certified copies of the following:<br />
*Valuation of shares.<br />
*Share certificate.<br />
*Certificate of incorporation.<br />
*Form 2 - List of directors.<br />
*Current year’s financial statements.<br />
*Title deed/lease agreement of business premise(s).<br />
*Trading license.<br />
*Most recent year’s tax return.<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs'''<br><br />
Department of Immigration and Citizenship<br><br />
Physical address: Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent<br><br />
Postal address: Private Bag 002<br><br />
Gaborone<br><br />
Botswana<br><br />
Tel''':''' (+267)3611115 / 3611234 / 3611132/ 361 1300<br><br />
Fax''':''' (+267) 3907426<br><br />
Toll Free. 0800 600 777<br><br />
Email: mnig-pro@.gov.bw<br><br />
Ministry contact details link: [https://gov.bw/ministries/ministry-nationality-immigration-and-gender-affairs Link]<br><br />
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
Non-citizens who meet the following criteria are eligible for this service.<br><br />
*Resided lawfully in Botswana continuously for at least 5 years<br />
*Be of good character<br />
*Have made significant contributions to Botswana<br />
*Be of good standing in the society<br />
*Have enough means to support oneself and dependents<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*The processing fee is BWP 3000.00<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
*The time around for processing the application is within 6 months<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.<br />
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Full name of the applicant<br />
*Contact details {phone, email, postal address}<br />
*Passport details<br />
*Marriage certificate details<br />
*C.V details if employed<br />
*Valuation of shares.<br />
*Share certificate.<br />
*Certificate of incorporation.<br />
*List of directors.<br />
*Current year’s financial statements.<br />
*Title deed/lease agreement of business premise(s).<br />
*Trading license.<br />
*Most recent year’s tax return.<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*This type of residential permit grants beneficiary a permanent residence status in Botswana.<br><br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
Enter other informations which might help.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*Government service portal: [https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application Link]<br><br />
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==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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[[Category:Botswana]]<br />
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