🇧🇼 Botswana · Family
Spouse of Botswana Citizen — Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €91 |
| Minimum annual salary | €93 |
| Marriage to citizen | Required (5+ yrs) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
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/residence-permit-application.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €91.
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/residence-permit-application · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/residence-permit-application · verified 2026-06-23
Marriage to citizen
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/residence-permit-application · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/residence-permit-application · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/residence-permit-application · verified 2026-06-23
Years to citizenship
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/residence-permit-application · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/residence-permit-application · verified 2026-06-23
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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.