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Temporary Residence Permit - Spouse of a Botswana Citizen

10 facts quoted from the official source

For the foreign spouse of a Botswana citizen, supported by the citizen spouse.

Route type
Family
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Applicant Covering Letter RequiredA covering letter from the applicant is required.
  • Birth Certificate RequiredCertified birth-certificate evidence is required.
  • Citizen Spouse Support Letter RequiredA support letter from the spouse is required.
  • Marriage Certificate RequiredA certified marriage certificate is required.
  • Spouse Of Citizen RequiredThe checklist is specifically for the spouse of a citizen.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA certified passport data page is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official residence page has a separate 'Spouse of a Citizen' checklist requiring a marriage certificate and support letter.
  • Official source basisThe official residence page has a separate 'Spouse of a Citizen' checklist requiring a marriage certificate and support letter.
  • Report summaryThe official residence page has a separate 'Spouse of a Citizen' checklist requiring a marriage certificate and support letter.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe official service time is thirty working days.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Botswana?
The official source states: For the foreign spouse of a Botswana citizen, supported by the citizen spouse.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.bw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and validity are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.bwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Botswana government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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