Botswana - Permit or License to Import Explosives

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for an Explosive import permit or license, applicants should proceed to the Inspectorate Division of the Department of Mines, Ministry of Minerals, and Energy & Water Resources Gaborone/Francistown with all the necessary documentation. (Contact details listed below).
2. Applicants are required to complete the Explosive import permit or licence Application Form {A}, forms are available for free at the Enquiries Desk at any of the offices of the Department of Mines.
3. Submit the duly completed application forms along with the relevant attachments (mentioned below under the ‘Required Documents’ section) to be verified by the attending officer.
4. The officer will then verify, if all the necessary information and documents have been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria, if everything is in order the application file will be registered and recorded and you will be issued with an acknowledgment letter containing details of the application.
5. The completed application file is then submitted to the chief Inspector of Explosives, where the application file is reviewed and a consideration made which is within 2 working days.
6. If approved the Explosive import permit or licence shall be drawn up in Form B, Signed and stamped by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, and made available for withdrawal by the applicant against the acknowledgment letter, and identity document.
7. The Chief Inspector of Explosives shall notify the Officer-in-Charge of the Central Explosives Registry of all permits issued by him.

Note

• The importation of explosives intended or adapted for military use shall be authorized only upon the written authority of the Minister

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Required Documents

• Certified copies of the pre-requisite blasting licenses
• Certified copies of the pre-requisite license to store explosives
• Certified copies of the pre-requisite license to transport explosives
• Commercial Invoice Indicating volume and type of explosive being imported
• Certified Packing List
• Identity document

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security
Private Bag 0018
Gaborone
Botswana
Address: Fairground Office Park, Plot 50676, Block C
Gaborone
Tel: (+267) 365 6600
Fax: (+267) 3167695
Toll free number: 0800600235

Department of Mines
Chief Inspector of Explosives
Headquarter Office

Gaborone Regional Office
Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security
Address: Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent
(Housed at the Ministry of Basic Education building floor 4)
P/Bag 0049
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 365 7000
Fax. (+267) 395 2141
Email: [email protected]
Department of Mines

Francistown Regional Office
P/Bag F0081
Francistown
Botswana
Address: Plot 1280, Government Camp
Tel. (+267) 245 0200
Fax. (+267) 240 6004
Email: [email protected]

• Ministry contact details link: Link
  
• Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
  

Eligibility

• Citizens/non-citizens

Fees

• Please consult with the department of mine for more information

Validity

• The validity of the license depends on the discretion of the assistant inspector but cannot exceed more than a year and is renewable thereafter

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Processing Time

• The time around for processing the application is two working days.

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Required Information

• Name in full of applicant
• Postal address in full of applicant
• Description, size, grade and quantity of the explosive to be imported
• Country from which explosive is to be imported and whether by rail or road
• Name of supplier of the explosive
• The purpose for which the explosive is to be used
• Where the explosive is to be used details
• To be consigned to
• Date of despatch
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• No person shall import into Botswana any explosives other than fireworks imported from the Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe or Zambia unless at the time of importation or prior thereto, he has obtained an import explosive permit in Form B.
  

Information which might help

• REFER: CHAPTER: 24:02 EXPLOSIVES: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION: Link
  

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External Links

• Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security link: Link
  

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