Botswana - Police Clearance Certificate

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Procedure

Applying process in Botswana.

a. Apply In-Person

1. Police Clearance Certificate can be applied at “Criminal Records Bureau, Botswana Police Service”.
2. Address is provided below.
3. Contacts link: Botswana police
4. Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
5. Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
6. This application will be processed by respective department.
7. The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person or will be delivered through mail upon notification or issued as per norms.
8. Contact address:

Deputy Director – Criminal,

Records Bureau, Forensic Science Services,

Private Bag 0400, Gaborone.

Tel: (+267) 3918601

Plot 22117 Gaborone West Industrial. Kgomokasitwa Road.

E-mail: [email protected]

Applying process - overseas.

a. Apply through mail(post)

1. Applicant has to apply with the “Criminal Records Bureau” to obtain the PCC through mail(post).
2. Applicant has to write an application. Once the application is filled in, please attach the completed application, required document and fee paid details and send it to the adress provided below.
3. This application received will be processed by respective department.
4. The certificate will be delivered to the applicant as per norms.
5. Address:

Deputy Director – Criminal,

Records Bureau, Forensic Science Services,

Private Bag 0400, Gaborone.

Tel: (+267) 3918601

Plot 22117 Gaborone West Industrial. Kgomokasitwa Road.

E-mail: [email protected]

Note: Applicant need to arrange for their fingerprints taken by a local police force and sent with a covering letter explaining the reason for applying for the Police Clearance Certificate to the Botswana Police Service in Gabarone.

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Required Documents

Country specific

• Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
• Valid passport.
• ID proof(Omang)

Foreign national

• A copy of your passport while living in Botswana.
• A copy of your permit of stay in Botswana, passport number and place of issue as well.
• Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).

In general

• Application
• Valid citizen proof with photo (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
• Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
• Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
• Obtain a set of fingerprints at the nearest Police Station.
• A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
• Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
• A full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized authority.
• Passport-size photos.
• Attach letter requesting for police clearance and reasons by the applicant
• Birth certificate (as per requirement).

Office Locations & Contacts

Deputy Director – Criminal,
Records Bureau, Forensic Science Services,
Private Bag 0400, Gaborone.
Tel: (+267) 3918601
Plot 22117 Gaborone West Industrial. Kgomokasitwa Road.
E-mail: [email protected]

Contacts: Botswana Police Service

Eligibility

• Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
• Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
• The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
• Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.

Fees

• For local applications, there is currently no charge.
• Overseas application - fees may be applicable.
• Fee/charge varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

Validity

Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• 7 working days for a local application.
• Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

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Instructions

Currently the service is not provided by e-mail

Required Information

• Full name
• Date and place of birth
• Dates of residence in Botswana
• Employer
• Place of residence

Need for the Document

Police Clearance Certificate is an official document prepared by the Police after vetting of vehicles and persons.

Police Clearance Certificate (Persons) is an official document prepared by the Police after vetting of persons.

Police Clearance Certificate (Vehicles) is an official document prepared by the Police after vetting of vehicles

Information which might help

Procedure for Getting PCC from Botswana

FOR RESIDENT CITIZENS'

Step-1: Get a set of fingerprints from the nearest Police Station.

Step-2: Attach ID (Omang) or passport for persons under 16 years of age.

(OMANG is a document used to show that one is a citizen of the Republic of Botswana. It is must by law that every Motswana above 16 should have one.)

Step-3: A letter by the applicant mentioning the reasons for PCC.

FOR NON RESIDENT

Step-1: Get a set of fingerprints done from the nearest police station.

Step-2: A copy of first five pages of a passport.

Step-3: Copies of residence permits, wherever applicable.

Step-4: A letter by the applicant mentioning the reasons for PCC.

Business Hours

Monday to Friday

0730 hours 1245 hours

1345 hours 1630 hours

The service is not available during weekends and public holidays.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

http://www.gov.bw/en/Ministries--Authorities/Ministries/State-President/Botswana-Police-Service-/Public-Education/Police-Clearance-Certificate-Persons/?p_id=3277

http://www.gov.bw/en/Ministries--Authorities/Ministries/State-President/Botswana-Police-Service-/Tools-and-Services/Services--Forms/Police-Clearance-Certificate-Persons/

http://www.mofaic.gov.bw/

Others

REQUIREMENTS FOR PCC:

For Resident:

• Set of fingerprints.
• Omang/Passport.
• Reason for PCC.

For Non Resident:

• Set of fingerprints.
• 5 pages of passport.
• Residence permit.
• Reason for PCC.