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

1. Fill and submit the Application for Passport Form to any immigration office countrywide (contact information provided below).
2. Submit payment (listed below) along with the application form.
3. In the case of parent(s) or guardian(s) applying for an e-passport for persons aged 16 years or younger, bring the child to the office when submitting the application.
4. Check the outcome of your application from the Office in which the application was made;

• After five (5) working days (if applied outside Gaborone).
• Within three (3) working days (if applied in Gaborone).

In order to access this service, applicants must follow the following steps.

Deaths that occurred in health facilities

• The applicant (relatives or guardians) should submit a Death Notification tear-off (given by the doctor who certified the death) and identity document for citizens or passports for non- citizens. These should be submitted to the Civil and National Registration Offices (address provided below).

Death that occurred outside health institutions,

• Letter of confirmation of death from Kgosi or local authority.
• Statement from declarant and certified copy of their valid national identity document.
• Statements from two witnesses who know of the death and a certified copy of their valid national identity Document.

Late registration (after 30 days of occurrence),

• For deaths that occurred in health facilities, the applicant should submit:
• Letter of confirmation of death from the hospital or clinic.
• Statement from declarant and a copy of their valid identity document.

Death that occurred outside health institutions

• Letter of confirmation of death from Kgosi.
• Statement from declarant and a certified copy of valid identity Document.
• Statements from two witnesses who know of the death and a certified copy of their valid identity document.
• Upon successful processing of the application, the death certificate is issued and can only be collected by the next of kin being the mother, father, guardian, spouse or anyone authorized in writing by the family of the deceased. An identity document is required when picking up the death certificate.

NB: Late registration applications are referred to a centralized Assessment Committee for review.

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

• Complete and submit Form I along with required documents and fees listed below.
• Acknowledgement letter will be given to the applicant.
• Check the status of your application at any Immigration and Citizenship Office
• If your application is successful, letters requesting you to renounce your foreign citizenship will be sent to you by post.
• You will be issued with a Registration Certificate after you have renounced your foreign citizenship.
• If your application is rejected a rejection letter will be sent to you by post. You can re-apply if you wish. (there is no time restriction for re-submission).

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

• Complete and Submit Form A “Declaration concerning citizenship of Botswana by Settlement” along with required documents and fees listed below.
• After the application is received, the office will send a letter to the applicant notifying him/her of the outcome
•  The applicant is then required to go to the office where the application was lodged to collect a Certificate of registration by Settlement.
• Take oath of allegiance and complete personal declaration forms
• Certificate of settlement will be issued to the applicant after taking oath
• Two witnesses and copies of their identity documents (Botswana citizens)

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

• Complete and Submit Form S to any Immigration Office along with required documents and fees listed below.
• After processing, the response will be sent to the applicant through mail.
• Letters requesting you to renounce your foreign citizenship will be sent to you through mail.
• You will be issued with a Certificate of Resumption after you have renounced your foreign citizenship

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

• Complete Form L “Certificate for Naturalization” and submit it along with a police report form and fees to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (address provided below).
• Acknowledgement of receipt of application will be sent to the applicant through mail.
• After the application has been processed, the applicant will receive a letter in the mail inviting them for an interview.
• If your application is successful, letters requesting you to renounce your foreign citizenship will be sent to you via mail. You will be issued with a certificate of naturalization after you have renounced your foreign citizenship.
• If your application is rejected a rejection letter will be sent to you via mail. You can re-apply if you wish. (there is no time restriction for re-submission).