Overview
This service provides applicants with an opportunity to be granted permanent residence status.
Who is eligible?
Non-citizens who meet the following criteria are eligible for this service.
- Resided lawfully in Botswana continuously for at least 5 years
- Be of good character
- Have made significant contributions to Botswana
- Be of good standing in the society
- Have enough means to support oneself and dependents
How do I get this service?
In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps.
- Go to any Immigration and Citizenship Office
- Complete Form 21
- Submit required documents (listed below), fees and completed form to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (address provided below)
- Applicants are also allowed to track the application via phone
- A letter will be sent by post
- Come and collect your Permanent Certificate from the office where an application was made
What supporting documents are required?
Requirements Applicable to All
- Covering letter from the applicant
- Two copies of valid certified passport
- Two recent coloured passport size photos per applicant
- Certified marriage certificate if applicable
For immigrants/dependents/missionaries
- Letter of support from supporter/spouse/mission
- Proof of means of support in Botswana
- Most recent month’s bank statement
Employees
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified educational certificates of the highest level of education obtained
- Reference letter from employer
- Letter of job offer from employer
Investors
- Wages sheet of employees which indicates the duration of employment of employees
- Certified copies of identity cards for citizen employees
- Submit valid and certified copies of the following:
- Valuation of shares.
- Share certificate.
- Certificate of incorporation.
- Form 2 - List of directors.
- Current year’s financial statements.
- Title deed/lease agreement of business premise(s).
- Trading license.
- Most recent year’s tax return.
How long will this service take?
This service takes six months.
Where can I obtain this service?
All Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices.
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.
