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23.01.2022 DUAL CITIZENSHIP FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs informs the general public that a child born... to a Motswana and a foreigner has dual citizenship or is considered to assume the nationality of both parents until the age of 21 years. Affected individuals should at the age of 20 inform the Ministry in writing; of their intention to renounce citizenship, a process which must be completed before turning 21. Affected individuals are to submit their letters to Immigration Offices in their area (see table below). At the age of 21, the individual will have to choose the citizenship they want to keep. This process is commonly known as renunciation of citizenship and is done by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Where an individual with dual citizenship fails to renounce citizenship at age 21 it will result in the loss of the Botswana citizenship because the law will presume that the citizenship has been renounced as per Section 15 of the Citizenship Act. The Ministry advises those who are affected to renounce citizenship at the age of 21. What happens if I fail to renounce citizenship at the age of 21 years? Failure to renounce citizenship at the required age will result in the following; Your Botswana Citizenship will be cancelled immediately upon attaining the age 21. You will not be recognised as the citizen of Botswana. Your National Identity Card (Omang) and passport will be revoked or cancelled. You will not be able to participate in political process of the country. You will not be illegible to get services and programmes offered to citizens. For further information please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at 361 1325/46/65 Letters of intent to renounce citizenship are to be submitted at the following Immigration Offices across the country: Office Contacts Head office 361 1325/46/65 South Central Region 3909996 Mochudi 5777285 South East Region 3952591 Molepolole 5920339/5921668 Ramotswa District 5391527 Francistown Region 2414204 Tutume 2987459 Masunga 2489272 Sowa Pan 6213435 Palapye 4920377 Mahalapye 4710484/4710485 Orapa 2970211 Orapa 2970211 Letlhakane 2978308 Sefhare 4948096 Kanye 5440656 Jwaneng District 5880348 Gantsi 6596233 Hukuntsi 6510202 Selebi Phikwe 2610582/2614523 Bobonong 2619249
09.01.2022 BOTSWANA REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA APPLICATIONS 1. Fully completed immigration supplementary form 1. [by applicant] 2. Applicant’s certified copies of passport page...s - [ showing validity, photograph & history] 3. Two recent coloured passport size photos 4. Covering letter from the host. 5. A certified copy of host’s national identity/residence &work permit/exemption certificate. 6. Certified copies of trade licence, certificate of incorporation, share certificate of host if operating a business [except for tourists] 7. If previously applied for visa please attach the copy of the outcome. 8. Employment/ business - relevant information/documents is required - [offer/invitation letter, contract& confirmation of employment including relevant qualifications]. 9. If coming by road please specify on the covering letter & include contact details [address & phone] 10. Travel schedule /flight itinerary/bookings. Important All those using emergency travel documents should first verify if they require visas to visit Botswana even if they appear on the list of visa exempted countries. Additional requirements! Visitors; (a) 3months and below - P1000. (b) More than 3 months to 2 years - P1500 1. Sworn statement/affidavit from the host[personal appearance of the host for oath] 2. A copy of hotel/lodge bookings or residential address of the host. 3. Copies of marriage/birth certificates - [spouse/dependents] 4. Certified copies of ordination certificates for religious leaders. 5. Return visa or residence permit from country of residence 6. Copies of admission letters and/or study permit for children of residents schooling outside Botswana Business; p1500 1. Business profile if coming to establish business. 2. Labour exemption certificate if coming for a month or more. 3. Meeting schedule {if coming to attend or organize meeting} 4. Confirmation of employment/ release letter from employment Employment; P1000 1. Waiver from department of labour or copies of work and residence permits. 2. Employment offer letter or confirmation of employment. Investors P1500 1. Copies of work and residence permits. 2. Certificate of incorporation, trade license, share certificate & list directors. 3. Financial statement. Tourists; P500 1. Tour plan or copy of travel schedule. 2. Hotel bookings. Study visa; P500 1. Admission letter 2. Financial confirmation ( source of income for the school fees) 3. Study permit 4. Visa from country of residence Transit visa; P500 1. Company / individual letter 2. Return visa or proof of residence and visa for country of destination. IMPORTANT Copies of all required documents should be certified by relevant authorities. Please provide contact details for communication purpose. Upon collection please bring documents of identification and original payment RECEIPT.
