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==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person:''' 
All vessel either for crusing or fishing must be registered with the Government of Botswana, Boat registration process is applicable in the following two scenarios;
*Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana
*Registration of boats that are already in Botswana
 
'''Apply In Person:'''
'''Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana'''
#The owner of the boat/person concerned should visit the Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices to apply. [https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-land-management-water-and-sanitation-services Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services]
#Applicants are required to collect and complete the APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION AND IMPORT PERMIT FORM AVC 3}; Forms are available for free at the front desk at any of the Department of Water and Sanitation offices or directly download it using this [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20AND%20IMPORT%20PERMIT%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form AVC 3]
#Submit the completed Form AVC 3, attach to the following supporting documents (listed below), to the AVC unit at the nearest Department of Water and Sanitation office.
#The application is then assessed based on the information and documents that have been provided and if complying, you will be required to pay P44.00 and an Original import permit is issued, to be submitted at the port of entry.
#Upon entry at the port, the applicant is required to register the boat at the nearest'''AVC unit Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices''' at a fee of P44.00 and obtain a registration certificate, which will have a registration number to be displayed on the boat and this is the number to be used for the identification of the boat.
#Upon request by the applicant, the boat is sprayed and inspected at an applicable fee of BWP 44.00 and the applicant will be issued with a boat spraying and inspection report
 
'''Registration of boats that are already in Botswana:'''
#The owner of the boat/person concerned should visit the Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices to apply.
#Applicants are required to collect and complete form AVC1- APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION AVC 1}. Forms are available for free at the front desk at any of the''' '''Department of Water and Sanitation offices or directly download it using this [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration Form AVC 1]
#Submit the completed form attached to the following supporting documents (listed below) to be verified by the AVC unit officer and pay the registration fee.
#Once the registration fee has been paid, the AVC unit officer will register the boat and the applicant is issued with a registration certificate, which will have a registration number to be displayed on the boat and this is the number to be used for the identification of the boat.
#Upon request by the applicant, the boat is sprayed and inspected at an applicable fee of BWP 44.00 and the applicant will be issued with a boat spraying and inspection report
 
:'''Please Note:''' In addition to the vessel registration certificate; a fishing permit is also required for one to fish in Botswana. For full procedure details no how to obtain the permit please refer to the wikiprocedure Website [https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/Botswana_-_Apply_For_a_Fishing_Permit_or_License Botswna – Apply for a fishing permit]
 

==Required Documents==
*Duly completed and signed:
**[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20AND%20IMPORT%20PERMIT%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form AVC 3] Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana
**[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration Form AVC 1] Registration of boats that are already in Botswana
*Certified copy of Omang card for citizens
*Certified copy of passports for non-citizens
*Attach specifications of the boat and stating where the boat is going to be kept ;(applicable to boats that are to be imported)
*Boat Ownership Certificate
 
:'''PLEASE NOTE''': The Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices; AVC UNIT reserves the right to request for additional document/s as applicable.
 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services''' 
Private Bag 00434 
Gaborone 
Botswana 
Address: Plot Number 1108, AKD Building, Main Mall 
Tel: (+267) 368 2000/361 5300 
Fax: (+267) 390 4826/3913055 
Tollfree: 080 060 0737 
 
'''Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Offices contacts''' 
'''Gaborone Department of Water and Sanitation''' 
(Headquarters) 
Address: Block B, Old Lobatse Road 
Plot 2509, Water Quality and Conservation, Ground Floor, Office G04 
Private Bag 0029 
Gaborone 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 3607100 
Fax. (+267) 3903508 
 
'''Mahalapye Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Xhosa 2 Ward 
P.O. Box 30 
Mahalapye 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 4710251 
Fax. (+267) 4711729 
 
'''Jwaneng Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
RAC Office Block, Plot 385, Marakanelo Street, Unit 2 
Private Bag 002 
Jwaneng 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 5880396 
Fax. (+267) 5881225 
 
'''Serowe Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Private Bag 005 
Dinokwane Ward 
Serowe 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 4633403 
Fax. (+267) 4600273 
 
'''Francistown Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' 
Plot 252/2567, Od BGI Building 
Private Bag F181 
Francistown 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 2413117 
Fax. (+257) 2413449 
 
'''Gumare Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' 
Bothatog' Ward 
P.O. Box 131 
Gumare 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6874029 
Fax: (+267) 6874976 
 
'''Maun Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' 
Along Sir Seretse Khama Road 
Private Bag 002 
Maun 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6860452 
Fax. (+267) 6860372 
 
'''Kasane Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' 
Plot 90026, President Avenue Street, Newtown 
P.O. Box 26 
Kasane 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6250323 
Fax. (+267) 6250377 
 
'''Ghanzi Department of Water and Sanitation {Regionakl Office}''' 
Plot 1301, Bosele Ward 
Private Bag 0025 
Ghanzi 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6596226 
Fax. (+267) 6597583 
 
'''Tsabong Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' 
Ikageng Ward 
Private Bag 0029 
Tsabong 
Botswana 
Tel. (+267) 6540216 
Fax: (+267) 6540636 
[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-land-management-water-and-sanitation-services Ministry Contact Details] 
WORKING HOURS: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays: 
 
==Eligibility==
*All citizens, non-citizens, and businesses who hold a Boat Ownership Certificate and own a boat can apply for this service.
 
 
==Fees==
'''Applicable chargeable fee''' 
*Boat Import Permit: BWP44.00
*Boat registration: BWP44.00
*Inter-zonal Movement Permit: BWP44.00
*Boat Inspection and Spraying: BWP44.00
*Issue of duplicate certificate of registration: BWP2.00

 
==Validity==
*The boat registration card/license is valid Forever but should be updated in case of modification of the appearance of the boat or change of ownership.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20AND%20IMPORT%20PERMIT%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form AVC 3] Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration Form AVC 1]Registration of boats that are already in Botswana
 
 

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*This process takes one day to complete.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
'''All boats imported and used in Botswana must be registered with the Government of Botswana;The service entails the following:''' 
*Issuing registration certificates to all boats in Botswana.
*Issuing import permits to boats entering Botswana.
*Issuing inter-zonal permits to boats moving between zones. Zones are demarcated surface water bodies or rivers. Botswana is divided into six zones: Chobe, Okavango, Marico, Limpopo, Kwando Linyanti, and Nata.
*Performing boat inspections and spraying.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Full name of the applicant
*Contact details {telephone/cell no/email address}
*Type of boat {Yacht/Dinghy/Rowing/Sailing/House/Canoe/Kayak/Raft/Barge/Inflatable/Sailboard/ Catamaran/Punt/Amphibious/Air/Pontoon/Ferry/Other (specify)
*Dimension of the boat {length/ width /height}
*The shape of hull: Conventional, double (Catamaran), other: (specify)
*Materials from which hull constructed: *Steel/ Fiberglass/ Aluminum/ Wooden/ Other (specify)
*Colour of hull exterior (if painted, state colour of various coats. If more than one colour top coat, specify)
*Country of origin: Manufacturer’s name and address (if home-built, state maker’s name, and address)
*Date of Manufacture
*Commercial description: Model, code, or type
*If the boat has already been registered, state reason for re-registration: because of change in ownership */of transfer from another zone. * if because of change owner, state previous name/address
*Declaration by the applicant
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*No vessel will be allowed to sail or carry out such activies as fishing in Botswana waters without proper registration.
 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other information which might help. 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
*[https://www.gov.bw/tourism/boat-registration Boat Registration] 
*[https://www.botswanatradeportal.org.bw/index.php?r=searchProcedure/view1&id=28 Application for Import Permit and Boat Registration] 

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

[[Category:Botswana]]

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