🇧🇼 Botswana · Employer-sponsored work
Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,615 |
| Minimum annual salary | BWP 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €13,077 |
| Minimum investment | €21,795 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,615.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“This service gives a non-citizen permission to work in Botswana for a reward or to invest in Botswana for profit.”
https://www.gov.bw/taxonomy/term/115 · verified 2026-06-19
Proof of savings
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum investment
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/work-permit · verified 2026-06-24
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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 2026-06-24.