Any non-citizen who requires the immediate employment or other engagement in an occupation for reward or profit for a period not exceeding three (3) months.
Non-citizens
- Download, complete the Emergency work permit form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office
- After vetting and assessment, the client will be notified if approved Emergency and they can collect permit.
Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit
- Copy of job advert not older than six (6) months old.
- Contract of employment.
- Application letter for work (signed).
- Letter of offer or appointment letter.
- Applicants’ Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of educational certificates. Please note that all certificates in foreign languages must be translated to English and be confirmed by Botswana Qualification Authority.
- Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birth place, expiry, etc.)
- 2 x Passport-size photos (with a white background).
- Clearance from relevant professional regulatory bodies
- Letter from the patient’s doctor (Nurse Aid/ Care taker).
- Supporting letter from relevant Ministries for government projects
- CV for understudies
Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit?
- Supporting letter
- Certified copy of a valid passport – biographic data page (picture, passport number, date of birth, birthplace, expiry, etc.)
14 days
Three (3) months Emergency Work Permit
- BWP 1,000.00
Up to seven (7) days Emergency Work Permit?
- No cost
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent
Private Bag 516, Gaborone, Botswana
Tell: +(267) 373 2700 / 2600
Fax: +(267) 397 5665
District Contact Numbers
Department of Labour and Social Security
Head office, Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 37372772
| Gaborone Regional Labour Office I Tel. (+267) 3971406 |
Gaborone Regional Labour Office II Tel. (+267) 3956019 |
| Francistown Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 2416933 |
Lobatse Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 5332569 |
| Maun Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 68622705/2418 |
Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 2611598 |
| Serowe Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 4632579 |
Kasane Regional Labour Office |
Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.