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Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

Visa Application – Employment Visa

Overview

The employment visa is issued to individuals who wish to travel to Botswana for purposes of employment, internship, research, work, or voluntary services. 

Who is eligible?

All non- citizens from countries that require visa to enter Botswana are eligible for this service.

NB:  For one to qualify they need to have a valid work and residence permit

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

Applying at the Office

  1. Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person
  2. Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form
  3. Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
  4. An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.
  5. For online visa approval/rejection letter is accessed in the evisa portal
  6. If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.
What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form, where applicable:

  1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six (6) months.
  2. Two (2) recent coloured passport size photos.
  3. Covering letter indicating reasons for visit.
  4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
  5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
  6. Waiver from Department of Labour and Social Security.
  7. Employment contract or confirmation letter of employment if applicable.
  8. Offer letter of volunteer position if applicable.
  9. Proof of financial means of support for volunteers if applicable.
  10. For online applications the requirement documents must be saved as one (1) PDF document
How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.

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

Related Forms
Application for a VISA Form 1_1.pdf (466.07 KB)
How much does it cost?

Gratis (Free if you have Work and Resident Permit)

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Visa application, visa, visas, employment visa, foreign volunteer, research, internship, visa for research, visa for internship, visa for employees, visa for employment, visa for volunteer work.

Synonyms

Entry requirement for employees, entry requirement for volunteers, foreigners working in Botswana, foreigners volunteering in Botswana.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Where can I get more information on this Service

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Tel. (+267) 361 1372/70

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

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

Visa Application – Transit Visa

Overview

This visa is for those who have to pass through Botswana to reach their destination. 

  1. Those who will not leave the airport for a maximum of seven (7) days while in transit. A transit visa is not required if you fly out on the same aircraft and from the same airport at which you arrived. 
  2. Transporters and tour operators may be allowed a maximum of seven (7) days stay in the country at any given time. 
  3. This visa does not allow you to work or undertake formal studies or training in Botswana. It cannot be extended for any reason.
Who is eligible?

All non- citizens from countries that require visa to transit through Botswana are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

Applying at the Office

  1. Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.
  2. Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
  3. Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
  4. An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.

  5. If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.

     

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:

  1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of valid passport showing validity period not less than six months.
  2. Two recent coloured passport size photos.
  3. Covering letter.
  4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
  5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
  6. Confirmed onward booking or a proof to continue your journey (ie. Visa to enter destination country) from Botswana within 3 days of arrival. This excludes transporters who may be given up to 14 days.
  7. Transporters and tour operators/guide to produce proof of cross-border tour operating license.
How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.

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

Related Services
Visa Application – Visitor’s Visa
Related Forms
Application for a VISA Form 1_3.pdf (466.07 KB)
How much does it cost?

The costs associated with this service is as follows:

  1. Single entry: BWP 300.00
  2. Multiple entry: BWP 500.00
  3. Multiple entry: BWP 1 500.00 (For tour operators and transporters up to a period of 3 years)
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Visa application, visa, visas, tourism visa, visa for tourists, travel itinerary, non work related travel.

Synonyms

Entry requirement for tourists, visa for travelers, travel visa, visa requirements for travelers, visa requirements for tourists.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Where can I get more information on this Service

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/  

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Tel. (+267) 361 1300

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

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

Visa Application – Transit Visa

Overview

This visa is for those who have to pass through Botswana to reach their destination. 

  1. Those who will not leave the airport for a maximum of seven (7) days while in transit. A transit visa is not required if you fly out on the same aircraft and from the same airport at which you arrived. 
  2. Transporters and tour operators may be allowed a maximum of seven (7) days stay in the country at any given time. 
  3. This visa does not allow you to work or undertake formal studies or training in Botswana. It cannot be extended for any reason.
Who is eligible?

All non- citizens from countries that require visa to transit through Botswana are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

Applying at the Office

  1. Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.
  2. Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
  3. Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
  4. An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.

  5. If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.

     

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form:

  1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of valid passport showing validity period not less than six months.
  2. Two recent coloured passport size photos.
  3. Covering letter.
  4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
  5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
  6. Confirmed onward booking or a proof to continue your journey (ie. Visa to enter destination country) from Botswana within 3 days of arrival. This excludes transporters who may be given up to 14 days.
  7. Transporters and tour operators/guide to produce proof of cross-border tour operating license.
How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) days.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad.

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

Related Services
Visa Application – Visitor’s Visa
Related Forms
Application for a VISA Form 1_3.pdf (466.07 KB)
How much does it cost?

The costs associated with this service is as follows:

  1. Single entry: BWP 300.00
  2. Multiple entry: BWP 500.00
  3. Multiple entry: BWP 1 500.00 (For tour operators and transporters up to a period of 3 years)
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Visa application, visa, visas, tourism visa, visa for tourists, travel itinerary, non work related travel.

Synonyms

Entry requirement for tourists, visa for travelers, travel visa, visa requirements for travelers, visa requirements for tourists.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Where can I get more information on this Service

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/  

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Tel. (+267) 361 1300

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

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

Visa Application – Business Visa

Overview

The business visa is issued for prospective investors, entrepreneurs or traders to visit and explore business opportunities in Botswana. Business activities may include consulting with business associates/attending business meetings; attending scientific, educational, professional, sports, festivals or business conventions or conferences; settling estates; and negotiating contracts. 

Who is eligible?

All prospective investors, entrepreneurs or traders to visit and explore business opportunities in Botswana from countries that require visa to enter Botswana are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

Applying at the Office

  1. Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.
  2. Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
  3. Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
  4. An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.
  5. For online Visa approval/rejection letter is accessed in the evisa portal
  6. If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.

 

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form, where applicable:

  1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six months.
  2. Two recent coloured passport size photos.
  3. Covering letter indicating the reasons for applying.
  4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
  5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
  6. Certificate of incorporation in Botswana if applicable.
  7. Business plan.
  8. Trading license.
  9. Share Certificate
  10. Meeting schedule (If coming to attend or organize Host Organization a meeting).
  11. Business (in other countries) and personal bank statements.
  12. For online aplications all documents must be saved as one (1) PDF document 
How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad

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

How much does it cost?

The cost associated with this service is as follows:

  1. Single entry- for a period up to three (3) months BWP500.00
  2. Multiple entry- for a period up to three (3) months BWP 1, 000.00
  3. Multiple entry – for a period of six (6) months to one (1) year BWP 1,500.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Visa application, visa, visas, tourism visa, visa for tourists, travel itinerary, non work related travel.

Synonyms

Entry requirement for tourists, visa for travelers, travel visa, visa requirements for travelers, visa requirements for tourists.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Tel. (+267) 361 1323/40/71/72

Toll Free: 0800 600 777

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

Visa Application – Business Visa

Overview

The business visa is issued for prospective investors, entrepreneurs or traders to visit and explore business opportunities in Botswana. Business activities may include consulting with business associates/attending business meetings; attending scientific, educational, professional, sports, festivals or business conventions or conferences; settling estates; and negotiating contracts. 

Who is eligible?

All prospective investors, entrepreneurs or traders to visit and explore business opportunities in Botswana from countries that require visa to enter Botswana are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

Online Application

You can make an online application at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

Applying at the Office

  1. Go to any immigration office (contact information listed below), Botswana embassy or consulate to fill and submit Form 1 (Application for Visa) in person.
  2. Submit the required documents (listed below) with the application form.
  3. Check the outcome of your application online or from the office where the application was submitted after seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.
  4. An approval/rejection letter is sent to the office where the application was made or available online for download.
  5. For online Visa approval/rejection letter is accessed in the evisa portal
  6. If the Visa application is approved, it will be printed or endorsed at the office where the application was made. If the visa is not yet printed, the applicant can travel with the approval letter as proof of a visa to Botswana, and the visa will be printed at the Port of Entry.

 

What supporting documents are required?

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form, where applicable:

  1. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport showing validity period not less than six months.
  2. Two recent coloured passport size photos.
  3. Covering letter indicating the reasons for applying.
  4. Flight itinerary and accommodation bookings or residential address in Botswana.
  5. A re-entry permit to the country where the applicant is ordinarily resident if such a permit is required by that country.
  6. Certificate of incorporation in Botswana if applicable.
  7. Business plan.
  8. Trading license.
  9. Share Certificate
  10. Meeting schedule (If coming to attend or organize Host Organization a meeting).
  11. Business (in other countries) and personal bank statements.
  12. For online aplications all documents must be saved as one (1) PDF document 
How long will this service take?

It takes seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Online at https://evisa.gov.bw/#/ 

All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices and Missions Abroad

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

How much does it cost?

The cost associated with this service is as follows:

  1. Single entry- for a period up to three (3) months BWP500.00
  2. Multiple entry- for a period up to three (3) months BWP 1, 000.00
  3. Multiple entry – for a period of six (6) months to one (1) year BWP 1,500.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Visa application, visa, visas, tourism visa, visa for tourists, travel itinerary, non work related travel.

Synonyms

Entry requirement for tourists, visa for travelers, travel visa, visa requirements for travelers, visa requirements for tourists.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Tel. (+267) 361 1323/40/71/72

Toll Free: 0800 600 777

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

Societies Registration

Overview

This service registers non-profit making societies and non–governmental organisations. These include:

  • Religious Organisations
  • Professional Associations
  • Burial Societies
  • Recreational and Sporting Clubs
  • Political Parties
  • Charitable Organisations
  • Others
Who is eligible?

All citizens, residents, or visitors who form a society with at least twenty members are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps:

  • Submit a letter of intent and relevant documents (listed below) to the local Civil and National Registration offices (contact information listed below)
  • Upon receipt of the letter of intent, the Registrar will send the following to the applicant(s) for completion:
  1. Form A to be completed in triplicate
  2. Membership list
  3. Guidelines for forming the Society’s constitution (3 copies to be submitted)
  4. Complete and submit the above three items to the local Civil and National Registration offices
  5. After successful screening of the submitted documents, the Registrar will issue a certificate, Form A and the constitution as approved by the society
What supporting documents are required?
  • Letter of intent to form a society
  • Minutes of the formation of the society with three or more objectives
  • List of signatures and national identity numbers of attendees at the formation of society meeting
  • Ten suggested names for the society in order of preference. The names should be reflective of the nature of the society whether it is an association, club, church or society
  • In case of non-citizens serving on the executive committee, provide the following:
  1. Certified copies of resident permit
  2. Certified work permit
  3. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport, showing their picture and personal details should also be submitted
How long will this service take?

Fourteen (14) days to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Civil and National Registration Offices accross the country

 

Department of Civil and National Registration

Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave,

Khama Crescent, Private Bag 00240, Gaborone, Botswana

Tel. (+267)361 1400

Fax. (+267) 395 9998

Toll Free Number. 0800 600 777

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

How much does it cost?

The service costs BWP 500.00 for associations and churches, and BWP250.00 for all other societies. These costs are non-refundable.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

 

Keywords

Societies registration, non-profit making organisations, non-governmental organisations, charities, churches, societies, Religious Organisations, Professional Associations, Burial Societies, Recreational and Sporting Clubs, Political Parties, Charitable Organisations.

Synonyms

Forming a society, forming a non-profit organisation, NPO, NGO.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
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