Overview
It is a permit used by operators who convey goods for a single trip using commercial motor vehicles issued at the border.
Who is eligible?
- Any locally-registered business, citizen or resident that is the owner of a passenger vehicle.
- Non-citizens can apply under locally registered companies only.
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 Transport Controller at any of the permit-issuing offices of the Department of Road Transport and Safety. Applications forms are also available at the enquiries desk at DRTS offices across the country.
- Pay the required fees. It is at this point that the permit is granted.
What supporting documents are required?
- Copy of vehicle registration book
- Valid vehicle roadworthiness certificate
- Valid permit from country of origin
- Consignment Note
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
- Copy of one director's National ID (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.
Where can I obtain this service?
Permit issuing offices- Department of Road Transport and Safety
- Gaborone Old Supplies Office
- Molepolole
- Lobatse
- Kanye
- Tsabong
- Palapye
- Serowe
- Mahalapye
- Francistown
- Selebi Phikwe
- Kasane
- Maun
- Ghanzi
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
Tel. (267) 368-8600
Fax.(267) 397-1117/1114
Email: mtcpro [at] gov.bw
Toll Free Number : 17779
