This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02. To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.
- Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
- Registered company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
- Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)
- Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
- Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products.
- Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw.
- Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:
| Bank name: | Bank of Botswana |
| Branch: | Gaborone |
| Swift code: | B BOT BW GX |
| Account name: | Government of Botswana Remittance Account |
| Account number: | 0101000016620000/1000016620000 |
| Reference: | 0503-23429 |
- If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued.
- For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details:
- Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
- Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal
- Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
- Port of entry
- Mode of transport
- The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions.
For IMPORT of plant or plant product
- Proof of payment
- Completed Application form
For EXPORT of plant or plant product
- Provide import permit from importing country
- Apply for phytosanitary certificate
- The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
- Proof of payment
- Completed Application form
For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:
- Permit from importing country
- Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
- Proof of payment
- Completed Application form
Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance
- Plant import permit is P150.00
- Phytosanitary certificate is P300.00
Any District Crop Production Office
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Crop Production
Division of Plant Protection
Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3928745/6
(+267) 3928786
Fax. (+267) 3972381
Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday