REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA

IMMIGRATION ACT (CAP 25:02) APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT (Sec 19 and reg 15)
NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS

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This form shall be completed in English and the contents thereof declared before a Commissioner of Oaths. This form need not be completed by the spouse or children under the age of 18 years of a person in possession of a residence permit or applying for a residence permit unless the Immigrants Selection Board so requires. Dependents who are not persons covered by paragraph 2 above are required to apply separately if they wish to stay in Botswana and their applications should be supported by the person(s) upon whom they will depend while in Botswana. The following documents shall be attached to the applicationa) Two identical passport size photographs of each person (taken at the time of his application) on which his features are clearly and correctly depicted. One photograph to be certified on the reverse side by a Commissioner of Oaths. b) A birth certificate or a certified copy thereof in respect of each applicant. If the applicant is unable to provide such proof of birth, a statement setting out the reasons must be attached. c) If married, a marriage certificate or a certified copy thereof. If the applicant is unable to provide such proof of marriage, a statement setting out the reason must be attached. d) If legally separated or divorced, a copy of the court order in question certified as being correct by an official of the court which made it. e) A medical report for each applicant in the form set out in the Schedule.

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f) In the case of an employee certified copies of the applicants certificates and references or testimonials. g) In the case of an investor/self-employed person, certified copies of the companys certificate of incorporation, applicants share certificate and proof of investment. h) Such other documents as in the special circumstances of the applicant are required to be attached/provided and; i) Applications for renewal should be submitted three (3) months before the expiry of the permits. The original permits should accompany the application. Any application not accompanied by all required documents is incomplete and will not be accepted.

PART 1
Each of the following questions must be answered fully by all applicants. If insufficient space is provided for the answer, it must be given on a separate sheet and attached to the application. 1. Is this an application fora) a new permit b) renewal of existing permit 2. 3. 4. Surname (block letters) Forenames (block letters) Marital Status: single widowed 5. 6. 7. 8. Date of birth Gender: Male Female married divorced

Place and country of birth Passport details:

Self Passport number Place of issue Date of issue Nationality (state name of country)

Spouse

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(a) Present nationality (state name of county (b) Previous nationality (state name of country

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(a) Present postal address (in full) (b) Residential address Street name Village/Town

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Languages applicant is able to read and write (a) Countries and places of residence during the last 10 years

(b) Have you ever traveled on the passports of any of those countries? If so, give particulars:

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Date of arrival in Botswana Place of entry into Botswana (a) Full name of spouse (b) Place and date of birth of spouse (c) Countries and places of residence of spouse during the last 10 years

Is your spouse applying for residence in Botswana?

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Particulars of children under the age of 18 years, by any marriage or adoption NAME AGE MALE/FEMALE Whether applying for residence YES NO

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Have you or those accompanying you ever been ordered to leave or prohibited from entering Botswana or nay other country? If so, give particulars-

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Have you or those accompanying you ever been sentenced in any country to any period of imprisonment either without the option or in default of payment of a fine (whether or not such imprisonment or such fine was suspended), or to any sentence for an offence involving violence, dishonesty or the nonpayment of any tax or duty? If so, give particulars:

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Give reasons for applying for a permit:

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State the period for which a permit is sought: Do you propose to take up employment or engage for reward in any business, profession or other occupation in Botswana? If yes, please complete application for work permit and attach to this form oce you have completed it.

PART II
Applicants who fall under these categories should refer to eth requirement list attached to this form. 1. If you do not propose to take up paid employment or engage for reward in any business, profession or other occupation in Botswana, what are your reasons for applying for a residence permit? Tick the appropriate box. Dependent Volunteer If any other please specify Student Missionary Immigrant

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If applying for renewal give details of existing permit/s Work permit Residence permit

a) PERMIT NUMBER b) DATE OF ISSUE c) PLACE OF ISSUE d) DATE OF EXPIRY

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State how you intend to support yourself and your dependents (if any). Give full details supported by documentary proof:

PART III
I furnished by me in this application is true and correct. Date Declared before me at Day of 200 Signature this time Declare that the information

Commissioner of Oaths

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Signature Date

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APPLICATION FOR WORK PERMIT EMPLOYMENT OF NON-CITIZENS ACT CAP 47:02 Section 5 (1) and reg. 2 NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS 1. This form shall be completed in English and the contents thereof declared before a Commissioner of Oaths The following documents shall be attached to the application(a) two identical passport size photographs of each person (taken at the time of his application) on which his features are clearly and correctly depicted. One photograph to be certified on the reverse side by the Commissioner of Oaths; in the case of an employee certified copies of the applicants certificates and references or testimonials and proof of efforts to recruit citizens in the case of investor/self-employed person, certified copies of the companys certificate of incorporation, applicants share certificate and proof of investment; such other documents as in the special circumstances of the applicant are required to be attached/provided; and applications for renewals should be submitted three (3) months before the expiry of the permit. The original permits should accompany the application.

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NB: Any application not accompanied by all required documents is incomplete and will not be accepted. However, where the applicant for this permit is also applying for, or has applied for, a residence permit, and has supplied all documents required to be submitted with the application for the work permit, he need not provide those documents which eh has already supplied, which are also required for this application. PART 1 To be completed by employee 1. If applying for renewal of work permit give details of existing permit (a) Permit number

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(b) Issued on (date) (c) Place of Issue (d) Expiry date State the job that has been offered to you.

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Do you have a Degree, Diploma oar Certificate? Yes/No Please specify Degree Diploma Certificate For how many years did you attend formal full time education? Give the total of primary, secondary and full time tertiary education if any Years of full time education. For how many years have you carried work which is relevant to the proposed employment? Years of relevant work experience (attach references) Previous Botswana employment record (if applicable) OCCUPATION DURATION OF CONTRACT NAMES OF TRAINEES

EMPLOYER

PART III To be completed by the employer 1. (a) Full business name and address

(b) Telephone No. (c) Fax No. (d) Type of goods or services provided by the business

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Details of position to be filled by applicant (a) Job title (b) Job description

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Remuneration (a) Basic pay (b) Inducement allowance (c) Settlement allowance (d) Housing allowance (e) Water/electricity subsidy (f) Tran sort subsidy (g) Bonus (h) Education allowance (i) Leave expenses (j) Medical Aid (k) Pension (l) Gratuity Others

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Period for which permit is sought (a) Has the vacancy been advertised? Yes/No (b) If yes, please attach copy of advertisement

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Have you furnished the Commissioner of Labour with your manpower development, training and localization program? Yes/No. If no, please explain

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(a) Details of trainees

Name of Trainees

Educational Qualifications

Job Experience

(b) Name of trainee most likely to take over (i) (ii) (iii) 8. 9. at the expiry of the Permit in the long term date of localization

State the time required to have the trainee fully trained In case of renewal briefly and factually state reasons why trainee cannot take over

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What are your main difficulties in securing local recruitment for this post

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Have you made enquiries with Labour Department on the availability of a suitable citizen for the job you are offering to a non-citizen? State number of locals or Botswana citizens in your establishment

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I furnished by me in this application is true and correct. Date Declared before me at Day of 200 Signature

Declare that the information

this time

Commissioner of Oaths

PART III To be completed by investors 1. If applying for renewal of work permit give details of existing permit Work permit a) PERMITS NUMBER b) PLACE OF ISSUE c) DATE OF ISSUE e) EXPIRY DATE Residence permit

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2. Name of Company

Tel. No. Fax No.

3. Location of Company/Business (I.e. plot no. and town/village name)

4. Attach proof of capital investment in the Company/Business 5. What services/products does your company provide 7. (a) (b) (c) Will you draw a salary? Yes/No If yes, state salary per annum If no explain why

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I furnished by me in this application is true and correct. Date Declared before me at Day of 200 Signature

Declare that the information

this time

Commissioner of Oaths

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

IMMIGRATION Fee of General Receipt No. collected by Date

LABOUR Fee of General Receipt No. Comments and recommendations collected by Date

Signature Date

Designation

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