Botswana Operations , Annual Operations Permit (BA permit)

Overview

The permit is used to transport goods either locally or across the border, it is renewed annually.

Two types of BA Permits are;

Who is eligible?

Any locally-registered business, citizen or resident that is the owner of a passenger vehicle.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Form RTS 1 - Application for Initial Grand or Amendment or Renewal of Road Transport Permit and submit along with supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing officer at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval.
Pay the prescribed fee at the service counter.
Once fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

BA-Permit-Domestic

Requirements:

Certified copy of valid National ID (Omang).
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book).
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (at the point of certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's certified National ID (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (companies).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

BA-Permit- foreign registered vehicle

Requirements:

Copy of roadworthiness certificate (From country of origin)
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book).
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (at the point of certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's certified valid identity document (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (companies).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

How much does it cost?

Refer to the pricing schedule for reference.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety- Permit Issuing stations

Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Unit

Department of Road Transport and Safety Tshomarelo House

Botswana Savings Bank Building

Private Bag 0054 Gaborone Botswana

Fax.(267) 397-1117/1114

Email: mtcpro [at] gov.bw

Toll Free : 17779

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