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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''How to Apply'''<br><br />
'''Apply In-Person'''<br><br />
#Applicants should visit the Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development, Department of Labour and Social Security, nearest Regional/District office for the application process for the Emergency work permit, {see address/contact information below}.<br />
#Collect and submit the completed '''“Emergency wok permit application form”''', attached to the relevant supporting documents {as listed under required document section below} to be verified by the attending officer at the Department of Labour and Social Security offices.<br />
#Applicants will then be issued with an acknowledgment receipt,containing details of the application.<br />
#After vetting and assessment of the application file by the Regional Immigration Selection Boards (RISB).<br />
# If the application is successful the applicant will be issued with the emergency work permit after payment of the permit at the cash counter/office {in case of a 3-month emergency work permit}.<br />
#Re-visit the office in which the application was made, and present your identification document, acknowledgment slip, payment slip {if applicable} to be validated by the attending office and collect the emergency work permit.<br />
'''Note'''<br><br />
*If the application is rejected, a rejection letter will be issued, aggrieved applicant can file for an appeal to the Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development, whose decision is final {Refer to wikiprocedure website; Botswana-How to Appeal for Work Permit}<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
'''Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit'''<br><br />
*Copy of job advert not older than six (6) months old.<br />
*Contract of employment.<br />
*Application letter for work (signed).<br />
*Letter of offer or appointment letter.<br />
*Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV).<br />
*Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority.<br />
*Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)<br />
*2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background).<br />
*Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies<br />
*Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker).<br />
*Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for government projects<br />
*CV for understudies<br />
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'''Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit'''<br><br />
*Supporting letter<br />
*Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development'''<br><br />
'''Department of Labour and Social Security'''<br><br />
Address: Head Office, Block 8,<br> <br />
Government Enclave, Khama Crescent<br><br />
Private Bag 516, Gaborone, Botswana<br><br />
Tell: + (267) 373 2700 / 2600<br><br />
Fax: + (267) 397 5665<br><br />
Email: melsdpr@gov.bw<br><br />
Toll Free Number: 0800 600 186<br><br />
Ministry contact details link: [https://gov.bw/ministries/ministry-employment-labour-productivity-and-skills-development Link]<br><br />
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'''Regional/District Contact Numbers {Department of Labour and Social Security}'''<br><br />
*Head office, GaboroneTel. (+267) 37372772<br><br />
*Gaborone Regional Labour Office ITel. (+267) 3971406<br><br />
*Gaborone Regional Labour Office IITel. (+267) 3956019<br><br />
*Francistown Regional Labour OfficeTel. (+267) 2416933<br><br />
*Lobatse Regional Labour OfficeTel. (+267) 5332569<br><br />
*Maun Regional Labour OfficeTel. (+267) 68622705/2418<br><br />
*Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour OfficeTel. (+267) 2611598<br><br />
*Serowe Regional Labour OfficeTel. (+267) 4632579<br><br />
*Kasane Regional Labour OfficeTel. (+267) 6250216<br><br />
Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*Foreigners who require the immediate employment or other engagement in an occupation for reward or profit for a period not exceeding three (3) months in Botswana.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
The legal processing fee;<br><br />
*Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit is BWP 1,000.00<br />
*Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit no cost {free}<br />
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==Validity==<br />
*The emergency work permit is valid for either seven (7) days to three (3) months<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
*The processing period is within 14 working days<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.<br />
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Full name of the applicant<br />
*Contact details<br />
*Residential address in Botswana and country of origin<br />
*Nationality<br />
*Employment/ Work contract details<br />
*Passport details<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*Emergency work permit is issued to any non-citizen who requires the immediate employment or other engagement in an occupation for reward or profit for a period not exceeding three (3) months.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
Enter other informations which might help.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*Government service portal: [https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/emergency-work-permit Link]<br><br />
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==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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[[Category:Botswana]]<br />
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