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==Procedure==
General public is informed by the government through advertising media outlets i.e. Botswana Government Gazette, The Daily News and Privately owned newspapers on availability of state land of both residential and non- residential plots. 
'''Apply In-Person ''' 
:'''The application process for Botswana and Botswana-owned companies (residential plots):'''
#You should contact either of the two regional land offices for more information on the application process.
#Application forms can be obtained from the two regional land offices or click the link below to download it [http://168.167.134.123/en-gb/Documents/Ministry%20of%20Lands%20and%20Housing/Forms/RESIDENTIAL%20A%20and%20B.pdf Residential Application Form A and B].
#Completed forms and attached copies of required documents should be posted to STATE LAND APPLICATIONS, PRIVATE BAG 00128, GABORONE
#Your application will be verified and processed by the department of lands, you will then be issued an application reference number and your application will be placed on the State Land Integrated Management System (SLIMS) waiting list.
#When plots are available, and the land department is satisfied that you have complied with all the requirement’s as set for the allocation of the state land, you will be issued with provisional offer letters 

:'''The application process for Foreign entities and non-Botswana (non-residential plots):'''
#You should contact either the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) or the Ministry of Agriculture for more information on how to file the application with them.
 
Note:
If the land in question is agricultural land, the tender is evaluated by the Ministry of Agriculture in conjunction with the department of lands

==Required Documents==
The following documents are required for residential plot applications:
*Residential Application Form A and B - Application for first or second residential plot in any urban area (individuals only).
*Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang).
The following documents are required for non-residential plot applications:
*A completed tender proposal in line with the specifications found in the advertisements.

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Ministry of Lands and Housing''' 
Department of Lands 
AKD House Main Mall 
Private Bag 00128 
Gaborone 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 3682100 
Fax. (+267) 3913941 

'''Ministry of Lands and Housing''' 
Department of Lands 
Legal Services Division 
AKD House Lot 1108 
2nd Floor, Attorney General's Chambers 
Gaborone 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 3613600 

'''Ministry of Lands and Housing''' 
Department of Lands 
Regional Lands Office (North) 
Ntshe House Ground Floor 
Private Bag F262 
Francistown 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 2416333 

'''Ministry of Lands and Housing''' 
Regional Lands Office (North) 
Department of Lands 
Legal Services Division - Francistown 
2nd Floor,Ntote House 
Private Bag F262 
Francistown 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 2415730 
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. 

'''Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)''' 
BITC Head Office 
Plot 54351, Off PG Matante Road, 
Central Business District (CBD) 
Exponential Building 
Gaborone 
Tel: +267 3633300 
Fax: +267 3181941/ +267 3170452 
Email: enquiries@bitc.co.bw 

==Eligibility==
*All Botswana citizen who are 21 years and above
*All Botswana owned companies are eligible for an allocation of state land.

==Fees==
*There are no administrative fees for this service
'''Note '''
*Prices for plots of land depend on their use (residential or non-residential) and location. If land is leased, rental charges will apply.
*Non-residential plots allocated through the invention to tender (ITT) process require payment of a tender purchase fee.
*Plots are to be paid for and developed within two years from the date of formal offer.

==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

==Documents to Use==
[http://168.167.134.123/en-gb/Documents/Ministry%20of%20Lands%20and%20Housing/Forms/RESIDENTIAL%20A%20and%20B.pdf Application Form]

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
*This process can be completed in approximately six months from the date of submission of an application. Deadlines for application for specific plots are outlined in the advertisements.

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

==Instructions==
*Foreign entities and non-Botswana bringing foreign direct investment (FDI) are eligible for an allocation of non-residential plots.
*Residential plots are allocated through a waiting list process through the State Land Integrated Management System (SLIMS).
*Non-residential plots (commercial, industrial and civic and community plots) are allocated by way of a tender process through the preparation of an Invitation to Tender (ITT).
*Allocation of land can be in the form of outright purchase or leasing. Applicants who are allocated land through outright purchase will be granted a title deed as evidence of their right upon payment of the plot purchase price. Where land is allocated on a lease basis, a memorandum of lease agreement will be entered into between the Government and the allottee.

==Required Information==
*Name of the applicant
*nationality of the applicant
*national identity number (if applicable)
*details of the spouse (if applicable)
*annual income of the applicant
*plot details
*signature of the applicant

==Need for the Document==
State land are located by the ministry of land or different land issuing authorized authority in Botswana to enable Batswana or foreigners to be able to lease or buy land and be granted a title deed or memorandum of lease agreement as proof of legally ownership or lease.

==Information which might help==
Applicants are responsible for informing the department of lands of any changes in their contact information.

==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/Ministry-of-Lands-and-Housing/Services/Allocation-of-Land/ ministry of land] 
[http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/bot39051.pdf link]

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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