Citizenship

Citizenship Application – Declaration of Intention

Overview

An applicant who intends to apply for a Certificate of Naturalization as a Foreign Spouse must submit a Declaration of Intention Form as required by the Citizenship Act.

Who is eligible?

The applicant must be a non-citizen married to a Botswana citizen and has resided in Botswana for a minimum of two and a half years.

How do I get this service?

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

  •  Complete and Submit Form K “Declaration on Intention to make an Application for a Certificate of Naturalization by a Foreign Spouse” and submit at any Immigration Office along with required documents and fees listed below.
  •  After the application is received, the office will send the Maturity Letter to the applicant through mail.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Two passport size coloured photos.
  • Certified copy of the spouse’s valid national identity card (Omang).
  • Certified copy of valid residence permit.
  • Certified copy of marriage certificate.
How long will this service take?

Approximately one month.

Where can I obtain this service?

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender 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.

 

 

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How much does it cost?

There are no costs

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Synonyms

Long term residents of Botswana, long term resident, immigration, settling down in Botswana, marrying in Botswana, marriage to a foreigner, marrying a Motswana, marrying a batswana.

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

Citizenship Application – Adopted Child

Overview

This application gives Batswana citizens who have adopted children of foreign nationals a chance to register their adopted children as citizens of Botswana.

Who is eligible?
  • The applicant must be a Motswana and must have an adopted child who is over three(3) years old.
  •  The child must be legally adopted and must have a valid residence permit in Botswana.
  •  The adopted child must be registered before the age of twenty one(21) years old.
How do I get this service?

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

  • Complete and submit Form C “Application for registration as Citizen of Botswana of Adopted Child over  three(3) years old” to an Immigration Office along with required documents and fees listed below.
  •  After the application is received, the office will send a letter to the applicant to come to Immigration Offices to collect the outcome.
  • Check the outcome of your application through the office where the application was made.
  •  Get your outcome from the Office (A certificate of registration will be issued to you).
What supporting documents are required?
  • Two passport sized photographs.
  • Copy of adoption certificate.
  • Proof of parents' citizenship status e.g.  copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang).
  • Police report forms for children over sixteen(16) years old.
  • Copy of adoptive parents' marriage certificate if parents are married.
  • Copy of a valid residence permit. 
  • All copies should be certified.
How long will this service take?

Approximately one(1) month.

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How much does it cost?

The cost is BWP 50.00

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Adopted son, adopted daughter, applying for adoption, adoption application.

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

Renunciation Of Citizenship By Reason Of Dual Citizenship Or Nationality

Overview

Citizens of Botswana who wish to renounce their citizenship can submit an official request to the Government to de-register from the national civil registry.

Who is eligible?

All citizens of Botswana who meet the following criteria qualify for the service:

  • Has acquired citizenship of another country
  • Must be over 21 years of age
How do I get this service?

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

  • Provide proof of citizenship from another country
  • Complete and submit Form R Declaration of Renunciation/Abandonment of Citizenship of Botswana, required documents (listed below) and BWP 10.00 to any Immigration Office (address provided below)
  • Wait for proof of renunciation letter from Botswana Immigration Offices
  • After receipt of proof of renunciation, surrender Botswana documents (National identity card and Passport to your nearest Immigration Offices or Mission)
What supporting documents are required?
  • Two(2) recent coloured passport size photos
  • Complete a Certificate of Origin form obtained from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
  • Proof of citizenship from another country
  • Police report from foreign country with the applicant’s finger prints
  • Certified copy of birth certificate or affidavit in lieu of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of parent’s citizenship status
How long will this service take?

This service takes approximately one (1) month to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

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

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How much does it cost?

The cost associated with this service is BWP 10.00.

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Synonyms

Cease to be a citizen of Botswana, giving up citizenship, immigration, leaving Botswana

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