Botswana•AfricaInvestment/Investor Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs planning to establish or invest in a business in Botswana. Valid for up to 5 years. Requires substantial investment and business plan approval.
The investment or investor visa is designed for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals who wish to establish a new business or significantly invest in an existing business in Botswana. Applicants must demonstrate financial capability and present a viable business plan. The National Private Investment Agency (ANIP) provides recommendations on the investment project's viability.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
10,000,000,000 EUR
Investment Required
1,000,000 BWP
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months minimum validity months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity remaining
Passport photos
Two recent colored passport-size photos
Business plan
Detailed business plan with financial projections, market analysis
Proof of investment funds
Bank statements showing minimum 1 million BWP available
Asset list
List of personal and business assets
Financial sustainability evidence
Proof of ongoing financial capacity
CV or business background
Relevant business experience and qualifications
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from home country
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Advantages
- Pathway to business ownership in Botswana
- Potential path to permanent residency
- Supports entrepreneurship and job creation
- Allows family to accompany applicant
- Long validity period (up to 5 years)
Considerations
- High minimum investment (1 million BWP)
- Complex and lengthy application process
- Requires business plan approval
- ANIP evaluation can take time
- Business performance must be maintained
- Does not permit employment by others
Application Process
Develop business plan
Prepare comprehensive business plan with financial projections
Gather financial documentation
Prepare proof of funds, asset statements, and investment capability
Submit to investment agency
Submit application to National Private Investment Agency (ANIP) for review and recommendation
ANIP evaluation
ANIP reviews investment project and business viability
Obtain ANIP recommendation
Receive positive recommendation from ANIP
Apply for visa
Submit investment visa application with ANIP recommendation to immigration
Receive visa decision
Processing typically 30-60 days
Application Forms
Investment Visa Application Form
Form ID: Form 1
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