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Overview

Any non-citizen who requires the immediate employment or other engagement in an occupation for reward or profit for a period not exceeding three (3) months.

Who is eligible?

Non-citizens

How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete the Emergency work permit form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office
  • After vetting and assessment, the client will be notified if approved Emergency and they can collect permit.
What supporting documents are required?

Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit

  • Copy of job advert not older than six (6) months old.
  • Contract of employment.
  • Application letter for work (signed).
  • Letter of offer or appointment letter.
  • Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority.
  • Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
  • 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background).
  • Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
  • Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker).
  • Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for government projects
  • CV for understudies

 

Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit?

  • Supporting letter
  • Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)
How long will this service take?

14 days

Where can I obtain this service?

Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent

Private Bag 516, Gaborone, Botswana

Tell: +(267) 373 2700 / 2600

Fax: +(267) 397 5665

Where can I get more information on this Service

District Contact Numbers

Department of Labour and Social Security
Head office, Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 37372772

Gaborone Regional Labour Office I
Tel. (+267) 3971406
Gaborone Regional Labour Office II
Tel. (+267) 3956019
Francistown Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2416933
Lobatse Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 5332569
Maun Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 68622705/2418
Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2611598
Serowe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 4632579

Kasane Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 6250216

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

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