Botswana - Obtain a Certificate of Fish Vessel Ownership

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Procedure

All vessel either for crusing or fishing must be registered with the Government of Botswana, Boat registration process is applicable in the following two scenarios;

• Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana
• Registration of boats that are already in Botswana

Apply In Person:

Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana

1. The owner of the boat/person concerned should visit the Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices to apply. Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services
2. Applicants are required to collect and complete the APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION AND IMPORT PERMIT FORM AVC 3}; Forms are available for free at the front desk at any of the Department of Water and Sanitation offices or directly download it using this Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form AVC 3
3. Submit the completed Form AVC 3, attach to the following supporting documents (listed below), to the AVC unit at the nearest Department of Water and Sanitation office.
4. The application is then assessed based on the information and documents that have been provided and if complying, you will be required to pay P44.00 and an Original import permit is issued, to be submitted at the port of entry.
5. Upon entry at the port, the applicant is required to register the boat at the nearest AVC unit Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices  at a fee of P44.00 and obtain a registration certificate, which will have a registration number to be displayed on the boat and this is the number to be used for the identification of the boat.
6. Upon request by the applicant, the boat is sprayed and inspected at an applicable fee of BWP 44.00 and the applicant will be issued with a boat spraying and inspection report

Registration of boats that are already in Botswana

1. The owner of the boat/person concerned should visit the Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices to apply.
2. Applicants are required to collect and complete form AVC1- APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION AVC 1}. Forms are available for free at the front desk at any of the Department of Water and Sanitation offices or directly download it using this link; Application For Boat Registration Form AVC 1
3. Submit the completed form attached to the following supporting documents (listed below) to be verified by the AVC unit officer and pay the registration fee.
4. Once the registration fee has been paid, the AVC unit officer will register the boat and the applicant is issued with a registration certificate, which will have a registration number to be displayed on the boat and this is the number to be used for the identification of the boat.
5. Upon request by the applicant, the boat is sprayed and inspected at an applicable fee of BWP 44.00 and the applicant will be issued with a boat spraying and inspection report

Please Note: In addition to the vessel registration certificate; a fishing permit is also required for one to fish in Botswana. For full procedure details no how to obtain the permit please refer to the wikiprocedure Website Botswna – Apply for a fishing permit

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Required Documents

• Duly completed and signed:
  • Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form AVC 3 Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana
  • Application For Boat Registration Form AVC 1 Registration of boats that are already in Botswana
• Certified copy of Omang card for citizens
• Certified copy of passports for non-citizens
• Attach specifications of the boat and stating where the boat is going to be kept ;(applicable to boats that are to be imported)
• Boat Ownership Certificate

PLEASE NOTE: The Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices; AVC UNIT reserves the right to request for additional document/s as applicable.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services
Private Bag 00434
Gaborone
Botswana
Address: Plot Number 1108, AKD Building, Main Mall
Tel: (+267) 368 2000/361 5300
Fax: (+267) 390 4826/3913055
Tollfree: 080 060 0737

Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Offices contacts
Gaborone Department of Water and Sanitation
(Headquarters)
Address: Block B, Old Lobatse Road
Plot 2509, Water Quality and Conservation, Ground Floor, Office G04
Private Bag 0029
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3607100
Fax. (+267) 3903508

Mahalapye Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office
Xhosa 2 Ward
P.O. Box 30
Mahalapye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4710251
Fax. (+267) 4711729

Jwaneng Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office
RAC Office Block, Plot 385, Marakanelo Street, Unit 2
Private Bag 002
Jwaneng
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5880396 
Fax. (+267) 5881225

Serowe Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office
Private Bag 005
Dinokwane Ward
Serowe
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4633403
Fax. (+267) 4600273

Francistown Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office
Plot 252/2567, Od BGI Building
Private Bag F181
Francistown
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2413117
Fax. (+257) 2413449

Gumare Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}
Bothatog' Ward
P.O. Box 131
Gumare
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6874029
Fax: (+267) 6874976

​Maun Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}
Along Sir Seretse Khama Road
Private Bag 002
Maun
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6860452
Fax. (+267) 6860372

Kasane Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}
Plot 90026, President Avenue Street, Newtown
P.O. Box 26
Kasane
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6250323
Fax. (+267) 6250377

Ghanzi Department of Water and Sanitation {Regionakl Office}
Plot 1301, Bosele Ward
Private Bag 0025
Ghanzi
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6596226
Fax. (+267) 6597583

Tsabong Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}
Ikageng Ward
Private Bag 0029
Tsabong
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6​540216
Fax: (+267) 6540636
Ministry Contact Details
WORKING HOURS: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays:

Eligibility

• All citizens, non-citizens, and businesses who hold a Boat Ownership Certificate and own a boat can apply for this service.

Fees

Applicable chargeable fee

• Boat Import Permit: BWP44.00
• Boat registration: BWP44.00
• Inter-zonal Movement Permit: BWP44.00
• Boat Inspection and Spraying: BWP44.00
• Issue of duplicate certificate of registration: BWP2.00

Validity

• The boat registration card/license is valid Forever but should be updated in case of modification of the appearance of the boat or change of ownership.

Documents to Use

• Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form AVC 3 Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana
• Application For Boat Registration Form AVC 1 Registration of boats that are already in Botswana

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Processing Time

• This process takes one day to complete.

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Instructions

All boats imported and used in Botswana must be registered with the Government of Botswana;The service entails the following:

• Issuing registration certificates to all boats in Botswana.
• Issuing import permits to boats entering Botswana.
• Issuing inter-zonal permits to boats moving between zones. Zones are demarcated surface water bodies or rivers. Botswana is divided into six zones: Chobe, Okavango, Marico, Limpopo, Kwando Linyanti, and Nata.
• Performing boat inspections and spraying.

Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Contact details {telephone/cell no/email address}
• Type of boat {Yacht/Dinghy/Rowing/Sailing/House/Canoe/Kayak/Raft/Barge/Inflatable/Sailboard/ Catamaran/Punt/Amphibious/Air/Pontoon/Ferry/Other (specify)
• Dimension of the boat {length/ width /height}
• The shape of hull: Conventional, double (Catamaran), other: (specify)
• Materials from which hull constructed: *Steel/ Fiberglass/ Aluminum/ Wooden/ Other (specify)
• Colour of hull exterior (if painted, state colour of various coats. If more than one colour top coat, specify)
• Country of origin: Manufacturer’s name and address (if home-built, state maker’s name, and address)
• Date of Manufacture
• Commercial description: Model, code, or type
• If the boat has already been registered, state reason for re-registration: because of change in ownership */of transfer from another zone. * if because of change owner, state previous name/address
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• No vessel will be allowed to sail or carry out such activies as fishing in Botswana waters without proper registration.

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• Boat Registration
  
• Application for Import Permit and Boat Registration
  

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