CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENCE PERMITS AND RENEWALS FOR RESIDENCE
PERMITS
Table of Contents
1. Extension of Days Beyond 90 Days…………………………………………………..
1.1.
Spouse of a Resident…………………………………………………...z
1.2.
Renewal (Spouse of a Resident)
1.3.
Child of a Resident (0-17 years)
1.4.
Renewal (Child of a Resident (0-17 years))
2. Employment (Applicant exempted from applying for a work permit)
2.1.
Renewal (Employment Applicant exempted from applying for a work permit)
2.2.
Business (For an applicant exempted from applying for a work permit)
2.3.
Renewal (Business for an applicant exempted from applying for a work permit)
3. Researcher
3.1.
Renewal (Researcher)
3.2.
Volunteers
3.3.
Renewal (Volunteers)
3.4.
Immigrants
3.5.
Renewal (Immigrants)
3.6.
Students
3.7.
Renewal (Students)
4. Dependents (18-25 years)
4.1.
Renewal (Dependents (18-25 years)
4.2.
Dependents (over 65 years)
4.3.
Renewal (Dependents over 65 years)
5. Spouse of a Citizen
5.1.
Renewal (Spouse of a Citizen)
6. Duplicate of a Residence Permit
7. Appeal to the Minister
8. Members of the Clergy
8.1.
Renewal (Members of the Clergy)
9. Employees
9.1.
Renewal (Employees)
9.2.
Directors
9.3.
Renewal (Directors)
10. Duplicate for Work Permit
1. EXTENSION OF DAYS BEYOND 90 DAYS.
2. Application letter stating valid reasons to support the request.
3. Consent letter from the host.
4. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application - 30 x
40mm).
5. Certified copy of valid Passport with full particulars and movement record
(stamped pages). Passport to have at least two remaining pages.
6. Certified copy of the host’s Residence Permit/National Identity Card/Exemption
certificate/Permanent Residence certified by issuing office.
7. Physical address and contact numbers of both the applicant and host.
8. Applicant to be present during submission for Finger Prints.
9. Application fee - P25.00 (before the elapse of 90 days)
-
P100.00 (after the elapse of 90 days)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. This application should be made
two weeks before the elapse of 90 days.
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SPOUSE OF A RESIDENT
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Finger Prints to be taken during submission of an application.
5. Certified copy of valid marriage certificate.
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
7. Physical address and contact numbers.
8. Copy of supporter’s valid work and residence permit certified by issuing office.
9. Consent letter from spouse.
10. P500.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (SPOUSE OF A RESIDENT)
1 Form 15
2 Form 3
3 Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4 Copy of residence permit certified by issuing office.
5 Finger Prints to be taken during submission of application.
6 Certified copy of valid marriage certificate.
7 One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
8 Physical address and contact numbers.
9 Copy of supporter’s valid work and residence permit certified by issuing office
10 Consent letter from spouse.
11 P250.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before expiry of permits.
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CHILD OF A RESIDENT (0- 17 years)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of Birth Certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Copy of adoption certificate certified by issuing office if the child is adopted.
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
7. Proof of enrollment from school if the child goes to school.
8. Consent letter from parents.
9. Copies of parents work and residence permits certified by issuing office.
10. Physical address and contact numbers.
11. P500.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (CHILD OF A RESIDENT (0- 17 years)
1 Form 15
2 Form 3
3 Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4 Copy of Birth Certificate certified by issuing office.
5 Copy of adoption certificate certified by issuing office if the child is adopted.
6 One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
7 Proof of enrollment from school if the child goes to school.
8 Consent letter from parents.
9 Copies of parents work and residence permits certified by issuing office.
10 Copy of residence permit certified by the issuing office.
11 Physical address and contact numbers.
12 P250.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before expiry of permits.
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EMPLOYMENT (Applicants Exempted From Applying For Work Permit)
1. Form 15 (dependants to fill separate form 15 each)
2. Form 3 (include dependants)
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
5. copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office ( If accompanied by
Dependants)
6. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by
spouse.
7. Copy of Labour exemption certificate certified by issuing office.
8. Offer letter.
9. P500.00 per applicant
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (EMPLOYMENT (Applicants Exempted From Applying For Work
Permit)
1. Form 15 (dependants to fill separate form 15 each)
2. Form 3 (include dependants)
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application
30 x 40mm)
5. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office ( If there are
Dependants)
6. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by
spouse
7. Copy of Labour exemption certificate certified by issuing office
8. Offer letter
9. Copy of residence permit certified by issuing office (include copies of
those in your company)
10. P250.00 per applicant
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before expiry of permits.
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BUSINESS (for an applicant exempted from applying for a work permit)
1. Form 15 (dependants to fill separate form 15 each)
2- Form 3 (include dependents)
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate (for dependants) certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an applicant’s
features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x 40mm) Include
photographs of those in your company.
7. Copy of Labour exemption certificate certified by issuing office
8. Copy of business profile
9. Trade license
10. P500.00 (if accompanied each applicant pays P500.00)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL
(BUSINESS (for an applicant exempted from applying for a work
permit)
1. Form 15
2- Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an applicant’s
features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x 40mm) Include
photographs of those in your company.
7. Copy of Labour exemption certificate certified by issuing office
8. Copy of business profile
9. Trade license
10. Copy of residence permit certified by issuing office (include copies of those in
your company)
11. P250.00 (if accompanied each applicant pays P250.00)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before expiry of permits.
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RESEACHER
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by
spouse
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application
30 x 40mm) Include photographs of those in your company.
7. Letter of support/sponsorship
8. Certified copy of the research permit from relevant authorities
9. P500.00 per applicant if accompanied
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RESEACHER
(RENEWAL)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
7. letter of support/sponsorship
8. certified copy of the research permit from relevant authorities
9. Certified copies of residence permit by the issuing office
10. P250 per applicant
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits
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VOLUNTEERS
1. form 15
2. form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
7. Copy of the organization/society registration certificate certified by issuing office
8. Description of the applicant’s duties ( by the applying organization)
9. List of volunteers and description of their duties
10. Letter of means of support/sponsorship from the organization/society
11. P500.00 per applicant( Residence permit)
12. P600.00 by principal (Work permit)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (VOLUNTEERS)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
7. copy of the organization/society registration certificate certified by issuing office
8. Description of the applicant’s duties ( by the applying organization)
9. List of volunteers and description of their duties
10. Letter of means of support/sponsorship from the organization/society
11. Copy of residence permit certified by issuing office
12. P250.00 per applicant if accompanied(Residence Permit)
13. P300.00 by principal (Work Permit)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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IMMIGRANTS
1. form 15
2. form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
14. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
6. Consent letter from the village headman /Tribal Authority/Declaration to establish
Nationality Form
7. Proof of support/ maintenance during your residence in Botswana
8. P500.00 per applicant
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (IMMIGRANTS)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copies of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
7. Consent letter from the village headman /Tribal Authority/Declaration to
establish Nationality Form
8. Proof of support/ maintenance during your residence in Botswana
9. Copy of residence permit certified by the issuing office
10. P250.00 per applicant
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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STUDENTS
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
6. Letter of support/ sponsorship with all the particulars.
7. Admission letter stating the program of study and duration of the course.
8. Copy of receipt of payment of school fees certified by issuing office.
9. Copy of parents/guardian valid work and residence permits/permanent residence
certificates/Immigration exemption certificates/ or national identity card (if a
citizen) certified by issuing office.
10. P500.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (STUDENTS)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
6. Letter of support/ sponsorship with all the particulars
7. Admission letter stating the program of study and duration of the course
8. Copy of receipt of payment of school fees certified by issuing office
9. Copy of parents/guardian valid work and residence permits/permanent residence
certificates/Immigration exemption certificates/ or national identity card (if a
citizen) certified by issuing office
10. Copy of valid residence permit certified by issuing office
11. P250.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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DEPENDANTS (18 -25 YEARS)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
6. Letter of confirmation from school if also a student.
7. Letter of support from the parents/guardian/supporter.
8. Letter of consent from parents/guardian. If adopted provide proof of adoption
certified by the issuing office.
9. Copy of death certificate/ proof of death certified by issuing office if the
applicant’s parents are deceased.
10. Copy of supporter’s valid work and residence permit/ Immigration exemption
certificate/ permanent residence/ or national identity card (Omang) certified by
the issuing office.
11. P500.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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DEPENDANTS 18- 25 (RENEWAL)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
6. Letter of confirmation from school if a student
7. Letter of support from the parents/guardian/supporter
8. Letter of consent from parents/guardian. If adopted provide proof of adoption
certified by the issuing office
9. Copy of death certificate/ proof of death certified by issuing office if the
applicant’s parents are deceased
10. Copy of supporter’s work and residence permit/ Immigration exemption
certificate/ permanent residence/ or national identity card (Omang) certified by
the issuing office
11. Copy of valid residence permit certified by issuing office
12. P250.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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DEPENDANTS (OVER 65 YEARS)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse.
6. Copy of death certificate certified by issuing office if a spouse is deceased.
7. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
8. Letter of support from the guardian/supporter.
9. Copy of either work and residence permit/ Immigration exemption certificate/
permanent residence certificate/ or national identity card (Omang) of supporter
certified by issuing office.
10. P500.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL - DEPENDANTS (OVER 65 YEARS)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office if accompanied by spouse
6. Copy of death certificate certified by issuing office if a spouse is deceased.
7. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm)
8. Letter of support from the guardian/supporter
9. Copy of either work and residence permit/ Immigration exemption certificate/
permanent residence certificate/ or national identity card (Omang) of supporter
certified by issuing office
10. Copy of residence permit certified by issuing office
11. P250.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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SPOUSE OF A CITIZEN
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office.
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
7. Letter of support from the spouse.
8. Copy of National Identity Card (Omang) of spouse certified by issuing office.
9. Appointment letter/ proof of ownership of business if working or intending to.
10. P500.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (SPOUSE OF A CITIZEN)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Copy of marriage certificate certified by issuing office.
6. One recent passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
7. Letter of support from the spouse.
8. Copy of National Identity Card (Omang) of spouse certified by issuing office.
9. Appointment letter/ proof of ownership of business if working or intending to.
10. Certified copy of a valid residence permit.
11. Confirmation from Civil and National Registration that marriage still exist.
12. P250.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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DUPLICATE OF A RESIDENCE PERMIT
1. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport
2. Copy of a lost Residence Permit if available
3. Affidavit from the Police
4. P20.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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APPEAL TO THE MINISTER
1. Cover letter from the appellant
2. Copy of rejection letter certified by the issuing office
3. P200.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Three recent passport size photographs clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
6. Copies of relevant educational certificates certified by issuing office.
7. Copy of certificate of registration of the church certified by issuing office.
8. Copy of certificate of ordination certified by issuing office.
9. Copy of church constitution certified by the Registrar of Societies.
10. Covering letter from the church.
11. References.
12. Certified copy of title deed/lease agreement for place of worship.
13. Proof of source of funding.
14. Proof of advertisement/ or any other proof of procedure to appoint.
15. Appointment/ contract letter.
16. P500.00 (Residence Permit) , (P600.00 Work Permit)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Three recent passport size photographs clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
6. Copies of relevant educational certificates certified by issuing office.
7. Copy of certificate of registration of the church certified by issuing office.
8. Copy of certificate of ordination certified by issuing office.
9. Copy of church constitution certified by the Registrar of Societies.
10. Covering letter from the church.
11. Letter of renewal of contract.
12. References.
13. Certified copy of title deed/lease agreement for place of worship.
14. Proof of source of funding.
15. Proof of advertisement/ or any other proof of procedure to appoint.
16. Appointment/ contract letter.
17. Certified copy of a valid residence permit.
18. Audited annual financial report of the church/ society.
19. P250 (residence permit) and P300 (work permit)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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EMPLOYEES
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Copies of relevant educational certificates certified by issuing office (all
certificates should be translated to English and authorized by the issuing
authority).
6. Copies of supporting documents from relevant professional and/ or regulatory
bodies certified by issuing office. (for Extra Heavy Duty Drivers- certified copies
of Botswana Driving License, motor vehicle registration book for trailers and
vehicles, BA permits for trucks, PA permits for public transport, list of vehicles
and transport permit numbers.
7. Curriculum Vitae(CV)/ Resume.
8. Three recent passport size photographs clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
9. Proof of Advertisement (Qualifications, Experience, Employers address and
Telephone number and closing date must be clearly indicated) advertisement
should have circulated for 14 days.
10. Appointment letter/ Contract letter inclusive of physical address and contact
numbers of an employer (for Farm workers/Herd boys/girls, proof of ownership of
livestock, branding certificate and copy of Omang of employer).
11. Letter of application for work.
12. For Variation, State reasons and explain what will happen to the position which is
being vacated by the permit holder e.g. rendered redundant or localized, e.t.c.
13. Physical address/ Location of the company.
14. P500.00 (Residence Permit), P600.00 (Work Permit).
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Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (EMPLOYEES)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Copies of relevant educational certificates certified by issuing office (all
certificates should be translated to English and authorized by the issuing
authority).
6. Copies of supporting documents from relevant professional and/ or regulatory
bodies certified by issuing office. (for Extra Heavy Duty Drivers- certified copies
of Botswana Driving License, motor vehicle registration book for trailers and
vehicles, BA permits for trucks, PA permits for public transport, list of vehicles
and transport permit numbers.
7. Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume.
8. Three recent passport size photographs clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
9. Proof of Advertisement (Qualifications, Experience, Employers address and
Telephone number and closing date must be clearly indicated) advertisement
should have circulated for 14 days.
10. Appointment letter/ Contract letter inclusive of physical address and contact
numbers of an employer (for Farm workers/Herd boys/girls, proof of ownership of
livestock, branding certificate and copy of Omang of employer).
11. Letter of application for work.
12. Letter of renewal of contract.
13. For Variation, State reasons and explain what will happen to the position which is
being vacated by the permit holder e.g. rendered redundant or localized, e.t.c.
14. Physical address/ Location of the company.
15. Copy of valid residence permit certified by issuing office.
16. P250.00 (Residence Permit), P300.00 (Work Permit), P150.00 (if variation).
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Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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DIRECTORS
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Three recent passport size photographs clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
6. List of employees and their contract details. Attach certified copies of National
Identity documents (Omang) for Citizens and certified copies of Work and
Residence Permits for Non-Citizens.
7. Copies of supporting documents from Professional/Regulatory bodies certified by
issuing office.
8. Copy of certificate of incorporation certified by issuing authority.
9. Copy of share certificate for all Directors certified by issuing office.
10. Form II/ Form 8, 13 and 14 for all Directors.
11. Copies of current bank statements (last three months) certified by issuing office.
12. Copy of proof of investment certified by issuing office.
13. Company profile.
14. Copy of trading license of an existing company in case of Variation certified by
issuing office.
15. List of company assets valued by authorized valuers (attach certified copies of
registration books for vehicles).
16. Certified copy of lease agreement/ Proof of place of operation.
17. P500.00 (Residence Permit), P1000.00 (Work Permit).
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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RENEWAL (DIRECTORS)
1. Form 15
2. Form 3
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Copy of birth certificate certified by issuing office.
5. Three recent passport size photographs clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
6. List of employees and their contract details. Attach certified copies of National
Identity documents (Omang) for Citizens and certified copies of Work and
Residence Permits for Non-Citizens.
7. Copies of supporting documents from Professional/Regulatory bodies certified by
issuing office.
8. Copy of certificate of incorporation certified by issuing authority.
9. Copy of share certificate for all Directors certified by issuing office.
10. Form II/ Form 8, 13 and 14 for all Directors.
11. Copies of current bank statements (last three months) certified by issuing office.
12. Copy of proof of investment certified by issuing office.
13. Company profile.
14. Valid trading license certified by an issuing authority.
15. List of company assets valued by authorized valuers (attach certified copies of
registration books for vehicles).
16. Certified copy of lease agreement/ Proof of place of operation.
17. P250.00 (Residence Permit), P500.00 (Work Permit).
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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APPEAL TO NATIONAL IMMIGRANTS SELECTION BOARD
1. Cover letter from the appellant
2. Rejection letter certified by an issuing office
3. P200.00 (Residence Permit) , P200.00 (Work Permit)
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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DUPLICATE FOR WORK PERMIT
1. Form 6
2. Two recent identical passport size photograph clearly and correctly depicting an
applicant’s features (photographs to be taken at the time of an application 30 x
40mm).
3. Certified copy of a data page of a valid Passport.
4. Cover letter from the applicant.
5. Covering letter from the employer confirming that the applicant is still employed
by the company. Provide physical address and telephone numbers.
6. Affidavit issued by Botswana Police.
7. P100.00
Note that fees are applicable as amended from time to time. Any application that
does not meet above requirements is incomplete and will not be accepted.
Photographs should have a white background. Renewals should be made three
months before the expiry of permits.
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