🇧🇼 Botswana · Permanent Settlement
Permanent Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €185 |
| Minimum annual salary | €185 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Age range | 15–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €185 |
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/permanent-residence-application.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €185.
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/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum annual salary
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
Job offer
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
Employer sponsor
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
Work experience
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/permanent-residence-application · verified 2026-06-08
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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 2026-06-08.