Any non-citizen who needs immediate work or other professional activity for remuneration or profit for a period not exceeding three (3) months may obtain an urgent work permit. After verification and evaluation, the client will be notified of the approval of the emergency employment permit and will be able to obtain it.

Application for obtaining an employment permit

A work permit application gives a non-citizen permission to work in Botswana for remuneration or to invest in Botswana for profit.

How to get this permission?

Download, fill out the application form for an employment permit and submit it together with supporting documents to the nearest employment center.

What supporting documents are required?

1. A copy of the employment announcement not older than six months;
2. Employment contract;
3. Letter requesting employment (signed);
4. Letter of offer or letter of appointment;
5. Biographical certificate of the applicant (CV);
6. Certified copies of education certificates. Please note that all foreign language certificates must be translated into English and validated by the Botswana Qualification Authority;
7. A certified copy of a valid passport — a page with biographical data (photo, passport number, date of birth, place of birth, expiration date, etc.);
8. 2 passport size photos (with a white background);
9. Permission from relevant professional regulatory bodies;
10. Letter from the patient's doctor (nurse/nurse);
11. Confirmation letter from relevant ministries for government projects;
12. Autobiography for backups.

Additional requirements specific to certain professions

How long will this service take?

Fourteen (14) business days.