Visitor’s Visa
Reside in Botswana on a Temporary basis
Work is prohibited
Can be obtained in home country
This visa category allows the holders thereof to lawfully visit or accompany your spouse while he/she is on work assignment in Botswana and can be issued for up to 2 years.
This category may also be used for Religious leader visiting Botswana and children who wish to accompany their parents.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
- Sworn statement / affidavit from the host (personal appearance of the host for oath)
- Proof of accommodation
- Copies of marriage / birth certificate – (spouse / dependents)
- Certified copies of ordination certificates for religious leaders
For more information hereon, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Business Visa
May be granted for up to 90 days
Allows you to attend meetings and conferences
South African nationals may obtain this upon arrival
A Business visa allows the holder thereof to enter Botswana for professional activities such as meetings, research, conferences or visiting a subsidiary branch of the parent company.
These visas are granted for up to 90 days and may be extended for a further 3 months in country.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
- Business profile (if coming to establish a business)
- Labour exemption certificate (if coming for a month or more)
- Meeting schedule (if coming to attend or organize meeting)
- Confirmation of employment / release letter from the employment
For more information on the business visa, please email us:
Temporary Work Permit
Allows you to lawfully work
Applications must be made prior to entering Botswana
Takes anything from 7 – 30 days to process
A Temporary Work visa is designed for foreign workers to take up employment in Botswana on a temporary assignment, this visa is issued for not more than 6 months.
Applications should be made in your home country or country where you hold temporary residency and applicants should already be in possession of the visa before attempting to enter Botswana.
The following quintessential documents are required to be submitted interalia with the application –
- Waiver from the department of Labour or copies of work and residence permits
- Employment offer letter or confirmation of employment
The processing time for the abovementioned can take up to 30 working days depending on the country where you are applying from.
For more information hereon, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Employment Permit
Allows you to lawfully work
Applications must be made prior to entering Botswana
Your family can accompany you under separate visas
Employment Permit is designed for foreign workers to take up employment offers in Botswana. Employment permits are initially valid for a period of two years but can be extended in Botswana.
Applications should be made in your home country or country where you hold temporary residency and applicants should already be in possession of the visa before attempting to enter Botswana. Your family can accompany you, however the accompanying dependents will also need to apply for residency and make their application with the Botswanan immigration authorities.
The following quintessential documents are required to be submitted interalia with the application:
- Proof of qualifications
- A copy of the job advert in a local paper
- Recent Bank statements
- Contract of employment
The processing time for the abovementioned can take up to 30 working days depending on the country where you are applying from.
For more information hereon, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Investors Visa
Allows you to invest in Botswana
You may apply for permanent residence after 10 or more years
Multi-step and complex process
Those who are self-employed or intend to establish or invest in a Botswana business may apply for an Investor’s visa.
The process for the Investor’s permit works in different stages and can be a lengthy and complex procedure.
Applications should be made in your home country or country where you hold temporary residency and applicants should already be in possession of the visa before attempting to enter Botswana.
The following quintessential documents are required to be submitted interalia with the application –
- Copies of work and residence permits
- Certificate of incorporation, trade license, share certificate and list of directors
- Financial statement
For more information hereon, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Tourist Visa
Sightseeing and cultural exploration
Certain countries are visa exempt
Work is prohibited
Tourist visas are issued to individuals who would like to sojourn in Botswana on holiday for a period not exceeding 90 days.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
- Flight itinerary and proof of accommodation
For more information on the application process for a Tourist visa, please send us an email:
Study Permit
Allows you to study in Botswana
Required prior to entering the country
Work is prohibited
A study visa allows the holder to reside in Botswana whilst studying at a Botswana institution of primary, secondary or tertiary education.
To study in Botswana, the applicant must be accepted by a school or tertiary education provider in writing by providing a letter of acceptance which must be on the institution’s letterhead and signed by or on behalf of the registrar or principal.
Email us on the following address to confirm whether you qualify for a study visa:
Accompany Dependent Permit for Botswana
Allows you to legally stay in Botswana with your family
Required prior to entering the country
Work is prohibited
Accompany dependent permit allows the holder to reside in Botswana whilst accompanying the Employment permit holder, however the accompanying dependents will also need to apply for residency visa and make their application with the Botswanan immigration authorities.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
- A set of fingerprints, taken at the police station
- Marriage Certificate
- Unabridged birth certificate
- Recent Bank statement
For more information hereon, please do not hesitate to contact us: