High Commission of the Republic of Botswana

e Passport Application

The e-passport is the new electronic travel document with machine readable features.

Who can apply for this service?

Any citizen of Botswana who wishes to travel abroad.

What is required to get this service?

FOR PERSONS AGED 16 YEARS AND ABOVE

Original Omang and certified copy of Omang

Citizenship certificate of parents and/or owner if parents were once foreign nationals (seek Clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).

Omang details for parent/s as well details of parent's place of birth

For lost passport please bring the police report/ affidavit before the commissioner of oath. The forms are collected by the applicant or parent if under 16 years of age.

NB: Please bring the old passport for replacement applications

FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16

Original birth certificate and certified copy of birth certificate

Parent’s original Omang

Guardian original Omang (in case of deceased parents)

Death certificate of deceased parent(s) in case of guardian applying for the child

Letter from District Commissioner, Chief or Social Worker for proof of guardianship (in case of deceased parent(s)

Please bring the old passport for replacement

Citizenship certificate of parents and/or owner (registration) if parents were once foreign nationals (seek clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers)

NB: Please bring the child along for passport.

How much do I pay for this service?

For new applications and replacement applications, the following charges apply for people older than 16 years of age and those below 16 years of age;

P260 normal service

For lost passport applications, the following charges apply for people older than 16 years of age and those below 16 years of age;

P1260 for lost passport

How long does it take to replace a passport?

Normal service passport takes 14 working days to process.

Where can I apply for a passport?

From Botswana High Commission

How do I get access to Passport Application form?

Application forms can only be accessed from the High Commission. For security reasons, the form can only be filled in the presence of a consular officer. the form cannot be taken out of the office.

Can I apply for the Electronic Emergency Travel Document (E-ETD) while waiting for my passport?

Yes, especially if there is need to travel within a very short period of time.

What do I need to get an e-ETD?

FOR PERSONS AGED 16 YEARS AND ABOVE

Original Omang and certified copy of Omang

Citizenship certificate of parents and/or owner if parents were once foreign nationals (seek clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers) FOR CHILDREN AGED UNDER 16

Original birth certificate and certified copy of birth certificate

Citizenship certificate of parents and/or owner (registration) if parents were once foreign nationals (seek clarification from Passport and Citizen Officers).

How much does it cost?

P12.00

Where can I get it?

From Botswana High Commission.

NB: Emergency travel documents are for emergencies only and will not be issued out except in cases of emergencies such as medical reasons.

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