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Botswana Work Permit — employer-applied; localisation test; up to 5 yearsfor 🇳🇿 New Zealand citizens travelling to 🇧🇼 Botswana

9 required items — tick each one off as you prepare your application.

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Botswana Work Permit — employer-applied; localisation test; up to 5 years — Document Checklist

🇳🇿 New Zealand citizens applying for 🇧🇼 Botswana

Printed: 14 June 2026

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This checklist is compiled from official government sources and is provided as a general guide only. Exact requirements may vary by individual circumstances, consulate, and current policy. Always verify the latest requirements on the official government portal before submitting your application.

Employer-lodged application (individuals cannot apply on their own behalf)
Signed employment contract stating position and salary
Employer proof the role was advertised locally (localisation/citizen-empowerment test)
Certified degree and professional qualification certificates
Police clearance certificate from your country of residence
Medical report and radiology (chest X-ray) report where required
Passport valid for the permit period plus passport photos
Company registration and tax records
Matching residence permit application for the holder and dependants (permit up to 5 years, renewable)

Source: Visa Search by Altoglobe — thevisasearch.com
Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before travelling.