Botswana•AfricaEmployment Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
7-14 days
Application Fee
900 BWP
Stay Duration
3 to 6 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary work visa for foreign nationals taking up employment in Botswana. Requires employer sponsorship and Department of Labour waiver. Available in 3-month and 6-month durations.
The employment visa is for foreign nationals who have secured a job offer from a registered employer in Botswana. The employer must demonstrate that the position requires specialized skills or qualifications not available in the local workforce. This is a temporary work authorization that does not lead to permanent residency.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
76,515 AUD
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity remaining
Passport photos
Recent passport-size photos
Employment contract
Signed employment offer or contract
Medical certificate
Health examination results
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from home country
Curriculum vitae
Detailed work history and qualifications
Educational credentials
Copies of degrees and certificates
OptionalSponsor Documents
Department of Labour waiver
Proof that position cannot be filled by local candidate
Company registration
Proof of business registration in Botswana
Employer letter
Confirmation of employment and job details
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Advantages
- Direct pathway to legal employment in Botswana
- Allows family members to accompany applicant
- Relatively fast processing (7-14 days)
- Extendable for short periods
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Employer-dependent status - tied to specific job
- Labour department approval needed
- Not a pathway to permanent residency
- Temporary authorization only
Application Process
Secure employment offer
Obtain job offer from registered Botswana employer
Employer obtains Labour waiver
Employer applies for Department of Labour waiver proving position cannot be filled locally
Prepare visa documents
Gather employment contract, waiver, medical certificate, criminal record
Submit visa application
Apply in person at immigration office with all documents and employment evidence
Attend appointment
May require biometric or in-person interview
Receive visa decision
Processing typically 7-14 working days
Application Forms
Employment Visa Application Form
Form ID: Form 1
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