Application For Work Permit Botswana : Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs
Type of Facility : Application For Work Permit
Country : Botswana

Official Website : https://www.gov.bw/

Application For Work Permit

Who qualifies for this service :
All expatriates who want to enter the republic of Botswana for the purposes of employment.

Related / Similar Service : Botswana Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme

What does it take to apply for the service :
** Proof of a job advert
** Submission of original advert should include qualification, experience, employer’s address and contact numbers and the closing date.
** Advert should circulate for a minimum of 14 days.
** Advert should not be older than 6months
** Within the 14-day circulation, applications are only open to Batswana citizens.

What do I need to apply for the service as an employee :
** Contract of employment.
** Application letter for work.
** Letter of offer/appointment letter
** Curriculum vitae (CV).
** Certified copies of certificates (all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English)
** Medical report
** Certified copies of a valid passport (Passport copies should reflect applicant’s picture, passport number, and expiry date)
** Passport size photos.

What do I need to apply for the service as an investor :
** Proof of investment if joining an existing company
** Lease of agreement
** Certificate of company registration
** Certificate of shares
** Certificate of incorporation (obtained from Registrar of Companies)
** List of local employees and their identifications
** List of valued assets
** Form 8/ form 13/ form 14 (obtained from Registrar of Companies)
** Medical report
** Certified copies of their valid passport
** Company profile
** Current Bank Statement certified by the bank

What do I need to apply for the service if I am in the medical cadre :
Proof of permission from Botswana Nursing Council, Midwifery Council of Botswana or Ministry of Health.

What do I need to apply for the service if I am in the teaching cadre :
Proof of permission to teach from the Ministry of Education or Clearance from BOTA for Vocational or Tertiary Education Council

What do I need to apply for the service if I am in the nursing aide/ caretaker cadre :
Submit a letter from the patient’s doctor, employer’s identity also certified

What do I need to apply for the service if I am an extra heavy-duty driver :
** Copy of Botswana Driver’s License or classifications from the Department of Transport
** Motor Vehicle Registration Book for both vehicles and trailers
** B A permits for trucks
** P A permits for Public Transport
** List of vehicles and transport permit numbers

What do I need to apply for the service if I am in the accounting cadre :
Proof of clearance from the Botswana Institute of Accounting

What do I need to apply for the service if I am a footballer :
Proof of clearance from the Botswana Football Association or Premier league.

What do I need to apply for the service if I am a pilot :
Proof of clearance from the Civil Aviation.

What do I need to apply for the service if I am farm worker/herd girl/ herd boy :
Farm Certificate/Brand Certificate and
Employer’s certified National Identity Card (omang)

How much does it cost to apply for this service :
P1500.00 (Application for Work Permit)
P1500.00 (Renewal of Work Permit)
P1500.00 (Exemption Certificate/Work)
P1500.00 (Replacement of Work Permit)

How long does it take to get a work permit ready :
30 working days after the date of application.

Where can I get the forms for work permit :
At any labour office in the country near you.

Where can I get more information :
Department of Labour and Social Security

Tel : 361 1500
Toll Free : 0800 600 777
Time Zone : +2 GMT

Working Hours :
0730hrs -1245hrs
1345hrs -1630hrs