🇧🇼 Botswana · Researcher
Research Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,359 |
| Minimum annual salary | €52,307 |
| Proof of savings | €17,436 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 25–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,308 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- Letter of endorsement from the applicant's sponsoring institution and/or funding agency
- Detailed curriculum vitae of applicant
- For non-citizens: temporary residence permit prior to arrival in Botswana
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,359.
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/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum investment
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Job offer
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Employer sponsor
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Work experience
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.