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Botswana Temporary Residence Permit - Adult or Older Dependant

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a supported dependant aged 18 to 25 or aged 65 or older, including a student dependant where applicable.

Route type
Family
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Birth Certificate RequiredA certified birth certificate is required.
  • Dependant Age Band RequiredThe public category covers ages 18-25 and 65 years or older.
  • Sponsor Status RequiredThe sponsor must hold qualifying Botswana status or citizenship.
  • Sponsor Support Letter RequiredA letter from the supporter is required.
  • Admission Required ConditionallyA student dependant must provide an admission letter.
  • Parental Consent Or Guardianship Evidence Required ConditionallyConsent, adoption or death-certificate evidence is required where a guardian supports the dependant.
  • Tuition Payment Evidence Required ConditionallyA student dependant must provide a certified school-fee receipt.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official checklist is expressly for dependants aged 18 to 25 and persons aged 65 and above.
  • Official source basisThe official checklist is expressly for dependants aged 18 to 25 and persons aged 65 and above.
  • Report summaryThe official checklist is expressly for dependants aged 18 to 25 and persons aged 65 and above.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe fee is stated in Botswana pula.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe published dependant residence fee is BWP 1,500.checked 2026-07-26
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe official service time is thirty working days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Botswana?
The official source states: For a supported dependant aged 18 to 25 or aged 65 or older, including a student dependant where applicable.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.bw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.bwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Botswana government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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