Any non-citizen who requires the immediate employment or other engagement in an occupation for reward or profit for a period not exceeding three (3) months.
Non-citizens
- Download, complete the Emergency work permit form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office
- After vetting and assessment, the client will be notified if approved Emergency and they can collect permit.
Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit
- Copy of job advert not older than six (6) months old.
- Contract of employment.
- Application letter for work (signed).
- Letter of offer or appointment letter.
- Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority.
- Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
- 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background).
- Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
- Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker).
- Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for government projects
- CV for understudies
Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit?
- Supporting letter
- Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)
14 days
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent
Private Bag 516, Gaborone, Botswana
Tell: +(267) 373 2700 / 2600
Fax: +(267) 397 5665
District Contact Numbers
Department of Labour and Social Security
Head office, Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 37372772
Gaborone Regional Labour Office I Tel. (+267) 3971406 |
Gaborone Regional Labour Office II Tel. (+267) 3956019 |
Francistown Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 2416933 |
Lobatse Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 5332569 |
Maun Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 68622705/2418 |
Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 2611598 |
Serowe Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 4632579 |
Kasane Regional Labour Office |
Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.