How To Apply For Emergency Work Permit in Botswana?

Organization : Department of Labour and Social Security
Facility : Emergency Work Permit
Country : Botswana
Website : https://gov.bw/residency-and-work/emergency-work-permit

How To Apply For Emergency Work Permit in Botswana?

Any non-citizen who requires the immediate employment or other engagement in an occupation for reward or profit for a period not exceeding three (3) months.

Steps:
** Download, complete the Emergency work permit form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office
** After vetting and assessment, the client will be notified if approved Emergency and they can collect permit.

Application Process:
Prepare the Motivation:
Your sponsoring employer must prepare a motivation letter detailing the emergency and why specialized non-citizen skills are needed immediately.

Compile Documents:
Gather all required documents and complete the application forms.

Pay Fees:
The government submission fee is BWP 1,000. (If utilizing an immigration agency, a standard service fee is typically added to this cost).

Submit to Immigration:
Submit the completed application directly to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship or the Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development.

Documents Required For Emergency Work Permit in Botswana

Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit:
** Copy of job advert not older than six (6) months old.
** Contract of employment.
** Application letter for work (signed).
** Letter of offer or appointment letter.
** Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV).
** Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority.
** Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
** 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background).
** Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
** Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker).
** Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for government projects
** CV for understudies

Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit:
** Supporting letter
** Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)

Contact Botswana Department of Labour and Social Security

Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent
Private Bag 516, Gaborone, Botswana

Tell: +(267) 373 2700 / 2600
Fax: +(267) 397 5665

District Contact Numbers:
Department of Labour and Social Security
Head office, Gaborone
Tel : (+267) 37372772

Opening Hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.