Which family relationships qualify?
This route is for a dependant aged 18–25 or a person aged 65 or above who seeks to stay in Botswana through a supporter.
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DEPENDANTS (18-25 YEARS) and 65 YEARS AND ABOVE
Temporary Residence Permit - Adult or Older Dependant
BotswanaFamily
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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
The application is supported by a person holding a valid work or residence permit, permanent-residence certificate, exemption certificate or, where applicable, a Botswana national identity card.
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Copy of valid Work and Residence Permits/Permanent Residence Certificates/immigration exemption certificates/ or National Identity card (Omang) (if a citizen) of the supporter.
What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
The requirements include a certified birth certificate, the supporter's status document, a support letter and, where relevant, parental consent or adoption/death evidence.
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Certified copy of birth certificate.
What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
A support letter is required. The official source does not state a separate maintenance threshold or insurance rule.
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How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
The application is made on the residence-permit forms at an Immigration office, the fee for this dependant group is P1,500.00 (Botswana Pula), and the general service time is thirty working days. The official source does not state the permit duration, renewal or an independent or longer-term progression rule.
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Limits of the record
- The source does not state the permit duration, renewal or independent progression.
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Thirty (30) working days to complete.
- gov.bw, Residence Permit Application, dependants (18-25 and 65+) checklist item 9
P1500.00.00
- gov.bw, Residence Permit Application, student-dependant checklist item 13
P1500.00.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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