Immigration, permits & visas
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship handles permits and residency; the official eVisa portal handles online visa applications. We prepare and lodge these on your behalf.
- Botswana eVisa PortalOfficial online visa application system for tourist, business, and other visa types.
- Work Permit — Government of BotswanaOfficial work-permit application information and forms for non-citizens.
- Emergency Work Permit — Government of BotswanaShort-notice work authorisation where the standard cycle cannot wait.
- Residence Permit — Government of BotswanaResidency for non-citizens intending to live in Botswana.
- Permanent Residence — Government of BotswanaPermanent residence for qualifying long-term residents and investors.
- Tourism Visa — Government of BotswanaOfficial tourism visa application details for visitors.
Company registration & business setup
Incorporating and running a business in Botswana runs through CIPA (registration), BURS (tax), and BITC (investment and trade promotion).
- CIPA — Companies & Intellectual Property AuthorityBotswana's registrar of companies — online business registration and IP.
- BURS — Botswana Unified Revenue ServiceTax and customs authority — TIN, VAT, and tax clearance registration.
- BITC — Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (Go Botswana)National investment and trade promotion authority and investor resources.
Finance & regulation
The central bank sets monetary policy and supervises banks and financial institutions.
Tourism & travel
Botswana Tourism Organisation is the official source for destinations, travel information, and tourism licensing.
These links open official government and authority websites in a new tab. Ronimod Business Services is an independent advisory firm and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, these authorities. Beware of unofficial “eVisa” sites — Botswana visa applications are only made through evisa.gov.bw or gov.bw.