A Passport government document issued to a citizen for travel abroad, subject to visa requirements, certifying identity and citizenship: it entitles the bearer to the protection of his or her own country and that of the countries visited. 2. safe-conduct (sense 1) safe-conduct (sense 2)
All Botswana citizens are required to have a Botswana passport to travel abroad.
Who is eligible?
All citizens of Botswana
How do I get this service?
In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps;
- Fill and submit the Application for Passport Form to any immigration office countrywide (contact information provided below).
- Submit payment (listed below) along with the application form.
- In the case of parent(s) or guardian(s) applying for an e-passport for persons aged 16 years or younger, bring the child to the office when submitting the application.
- Check the outcome of your application from the Office in which the application was made;
- After five (5) working days (if applied outside Gaborone).
- Within three (3) working days (if applied in Gaborone).
What supporting documents are required?
For persons aged sixteen (16) years and above
- Original and one (1) certified copy of a National Identity card (Omang)
- Citizenship certificate of parents and/or applicant if parents were once foreign nationals (seek Clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).
- National Identity card details for parent(s) as well as details of parent’s place of birth.
- Old passport (physical copy) and for a lost passport bring the police report or affidavit before the commissioner of oath. The forms are collected by the applicant or parent if under sixteen (16) years of age.
For children under sixteen (16) years of age
- Original and one (1) certified copy of the birth certificate
- Original Omang Card of parent(s).
- Guardian’s original Omang Card (in case of deceased or missing parents).
- Death certificate(s) of deceased parent(s) if applicable.
- Letter from the District Commissioner, Chief, or Social Worker for proof of guardianship in the case of guardian(s) applying for the child’s e-passport.
- Old passport of the child.
- Citizenship certificate of parents and/or owner (registration) if parents were once foreign nationals (seek clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).
How long will this service take?
- The passport takes five (5) working days to process (if applied outside Gaborone).
- The passport takes three (3) days (if applied within Gaborone).
How much does it cost?
- Children under 14 years: BWP 100.00.
- Persons over 14 years BWP 260.00
Where can I obtain this service?
Departmental HQ. Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices, and Missions Abroad.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration, and Gender Affairs
Government Enclave, Block 8, Khama Crescent
P. O. Box 942
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 361 1373/ (+267) 361 1375
Toll-Free. 0800 600 777
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
holidays.
All Botswana citizens are required to have a Botswana passport to travel abroad.
Who is eligible?
All citizens of Botswana
How do I get this service?
In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps;
- Fill and submit the Application for Passport Form to any immigration office countrywide (contact information provided below).
- Submit payment (listed below) along with the application form.
- In the case of parent(s) or guardian(s) applying for an e-passport for persons aged 16 years or younger, bring the child to the office when submitting the application.
- Check the outcome of your application from the Office in which the application was made;
- After five (5) working days (if applied outside Gaborone).
- Within three (3) working days (if applied in Gaborone).
What supporting documents are required?
For persons aged sixteen (16) years and above
- Original and one (1) certified copy of a National Identity card (Omang)
- Citizenship certificate of parents and/or applicant if parents were once foreign nationals (seek Clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).
- National Identity card details for parent(s) as well as details of parent’s place of birth.
- Old passport (physical copy) and for a lost passport bring the police report or affidavit before the commissioner of oath. The forms are collected by the applicant or parent if under sixteen (16) years of age.
For children under sixteen (16) years of age
- Original and one (1) certified copy of the birth certificate
- Original Omang Card of parent(s).
- Guardian’s original Omang Card (in case of deceased or missing parents).
- Death certificate(s) of deceased parent(s) if applicable.
- Letter from the District Commissioner, Chief, or Social Worker for proof of guardianship in the case of guardian(s) applying for the child’s e-passport.
- Old passport of the child.
- Citizenship certificate of parents and/or owner (registration) if parents were once foreign nationals (seek clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).
How long will this service take?
- The passport takes five (5) working days to process (if applied outside Gaborone).
- The passport takes three (3) days (if applied within Gaborone).
Where can I obtain this service?
Departmental HQ. Regional Immigration Offices, District Immigration Offices, and Missions Abroad.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration, and Gender Affairs
Government Enclave, Block 8, Khama Crescent
P. O. Box 942
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 361 1373/ (+267) 361 1375
Toll-Free. 0800 600 777
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
holidays.
The theme for this service
How much does it cost?
- Children under 14 years: BWP 100.00.
- Persons over 14 years BWP 260.00
Meta tags
Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.
Keywords
E-passport application, e-passport, travel document, machine-readable features, Omang, Omang card, travel, traveling, passport.
Synonyms
Electronic passport, going to other countries, electronic travel document, traveling to foreign countries.
Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Nationality, Immigration, and Gender Affairs
DEATH REGISTRATION
Overview
All deaths that occur in Botswana regardless of nationality must be registered to keep the national registry up to date. A death certificate will be issued upon registration. Deaths should be registered within 30 days of occurrence. Any registration after 30 days is late.
Who is eligible?
Every death that occurs within the country qualifies for this service.
How do I get this service?
In order to access this service, applicants must follow the following steps.
Deaths that occurred in health facilities
- The applicant (relatives or guardians) should submit a Death Notification tear-off (given by the doctor who certified the death) and identity documents for citizens or passports for non-citizens. These should be submitted to the Civil and National Registration Offices (address provided below).
The death that occurred outside health institutions,
- Letter of confirmation of the death from Kgosi or local authority.
- Statement from declarant and certified copy of their valid national identity document.
- Statements from two witnesses who know of the death and a certified copy of their valid national identity Document.
Late registration (after 30 days of occurrence),
- For deaths that occurred in health facilities, the applicant should submit:
- Letter of confirmation of the death from the hospital or clinic.
- Statement from declarant and a copy of their valid identity document.
The death that occurred outside health institutions
- Letter of confirmation of the death from Kgosi.
- Statement from declarant and a certified copy of valid identity Document.
- Statements from two witnesses who know of the death and a certified copy of their valid identity document.
- Upon successful processing of the application, the death certificate is issued and can only be collected by the next of kin being the mother, father, guardian, spouse or anyone authorized in writing by the family of the deceased. An identity document is required when picking up the death certificate.
NB: Late registration applications are referred to a centralized Assessment Committee for review.
What supporting documents are required?
- Valid National identity card (Omang) or passport of the applicant.
- Death Notification tear-off for deaths that occurred in health facilities.
- Letter of confirmation of the death from Kgosi for death that occurred in outside health facilities.
- Statement from declarant and a certified copy of their valid national identity document.
For late registration
- Letter of confirmation of death from Kgosi.
- Statement from declarant and a certified copy of valid identity document.
- Statements from two witnesses who know of the death and a certified copy of their valid identity documents.
How long will this service take?
- On-time registration (within 30 days of occurrence of death) can be completed on the same day.
- Late registration applications are referred to a centralized Assessment Committee for review and takes two to three weeks until a death certificate is issued.
Where can I obtain this service?
All Regional and District offices across the country
Department of Civil and National Registration
Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave,
Khama Crescent, Private Bag 00240, Gaborone, Botswana
Tel. (+267) 361 1400
Fax. (+267) 395 9998
Toll Free Number. 0800 600 777
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
How much does it cost to get a passport in Botswana?
Botswana Passport and omang application fees
| Application Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Passport (renewal, change of name) | P260.00 / SEK230 |
| Passport (lost, damaged) | P1260.00 / SEK1100 |
| Emergency Travel Document | P12.00 / SEK12 |
| Omang (Renewal, change of name) | P5.00 / SEK5 |
How long does it take to get a passport in Botswana?
The passport takes five (5) working days to process (if applied outside Gaborone). The passport takes three (3) days (if applied within Gaborone).
How much will it cost to get a passport?
I’m an adult (16 and older) and I’m renewing my passport
| Product | Form | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Book | DS-82 | $130 |
| Passport Card | DS-82 | $30 |
| Passport Book & Card | DS-82 | $160 |