🇧🇼 Botswana · Ancestry
Citizenship by Birth in Botswana — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Age range | None–17 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €2 |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://clr.africanchildforum.org/Legislation%20Per%20Country/botswana/botswana_citizenship%20_1998_en.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Ancestry proof
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.