The exemption certificate is issued to applicants who hold a Permanent Residence Permit.Only Directors are eligible to apply for this Labour Exemption Certificate to work or operate a business in Botswana.
Non- citizens who hold Permanent Residence Permits are eligible for this service.
Fill and submit the following forms depending on type of applicant:
- Two copies of Form 4 for employees
- Two copies of Form 4, Form II/Form 8, Form 13 and Form 14 for directors
- Form 3A, Form 15, and Form 21 for all applicants
- Submit payment and application forms to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (address provided below).Check the outcome of your application from the Office which the application was made after 6 Months.
Requirements applicable to all persons:
- Covering letter from the applicant
- Two copies of certified passport
- Two recent passport size photos
- If married, include one copy of certified marriage certificate
Immigrants/dependents/missionaries
- Letter of support from sponsor, spouse, supporter, or mission
- Proof of means of support in Botswana
- Most recent month’s bank statement
Employees
- Curriculum vitae
- One copy of certified educational certificates
- Reference/confirmation of employment by the employer
Investors
- Wages sheet of employees
- Duration of employment and certified copies of identity cards for employees who are citizens of Botswana
- Submit certified copies of the following:
- Valuation of shares.
- Share certificate.
- Certificate of incorporation.
- List of directors (Form 2, Form 8, Form 13, Form 14)
- Current year’s financial statements
- Title deed/lease agreement
- Trading license
- Tax return
- Annual Returns
- Current Bank Statement, certified by the Bank
- Copy of Permanent Residence
- List of Assets and their Value
Six(6) months to be completed.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Immigration Offices
Private Bag 002
Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3611300
Toll Free. 0800 600 777
Email. mnig-pro [at] gov.bw (mnig-pro[at]gov[dot]bw)
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Immigration Offices
Private Bag 002
Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3611300
Toll Free. 0800 600 777
Email. mnig-pro [at] gov.bw (mnig-pro[at]gov[dot]bw)
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.