Ministry of Finance

Application for Residential Property Advance Scheme

Overview

The service offers residential property advances (RPA) to permanent & pensionable and contract citizen public officers, members of the National Assembly and Dikgosi.

The Government Employees Motor Vehicle and Residential Property Advance Scheme (GEMVAS) mortgage loan covers purchase of free hold plot, development/building a new house, house renovations, and loan transfer.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizen

How do I get this service?
  • Enquire with the service consultants at GEMVAS to determine eligibility.
  • Download and complete the Residential Property Advance  Form and submit with supporting documents.
  • Depending on the type of service required e.g. building a new house, the applicant should meet specified requirements.
  • Once loan is approved, the participating Bank will disburse the funds.
What supporting documents are required?

For Residential Property Advance the main requirements are:

  • Title deed
  • Valuation report
  • Valid copy of ID
  • Confirmation letter of employment
  • Current salary advice slip
  • Letter of undertaking from attorney
  • Buying property of a deceased person: the seller(s) must submit proof of the identified beneficiary if the title deed is still under the deceased person
How long will this service take?

Three (3) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

At  GEMVAS Branches  located at Office of the Accountant General in these areas  and  the contacts are: 

Related Forms
APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ADVANCE FORM (701.13 KB)
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Schemes
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Residential, Property, Advances, Permanent, Pensionable

Synonyms

Residential, Property, Advances, Permanent, Pensionable

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Finance

Pula Card

Overview

The automated prepaid card ‘Pula Card’ is meant to cater for the unbanked Batswana especially beneficiaries of ISPAAD, LIMID, student allowances, travel allowances. This is targeting rural areas beneficiaries who do not have access to the traditional banking facilities.

The service has been outsourced from banking institutions. The Pula cards can be issued instantly, while other category of cards such as personalised embossed are ordered.

Why Pula card?

  • It is a new payment solution that aims to achieve financial inclusion.The goal is for the Government to grow the private sector.
  • Improve service delivery to the unbanked.
  • Providing the fastest growing payment solution for organisations worldwide.
  • A type of bank card that is pre-loaded with specific funds.
Who is eligible?

Unbanked Batswana beneficiaries of various Gorvenment programs 

How do I get this service?

Download and complete the Pula Card Application Form and submit.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid  National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Proof of residence (Affidavit, confirmation letter from employer or any bill registered by the applicant’s name)
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Related Forms
Pula Card application form (549.33 KB)
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Allowances
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Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Pula Card, unbanked, financial inclusion

Synonyms

Pula Card, unbanked, financial inclusion

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Finance

Application for Motor Vehicle Scheme

Overview

The service issues Motor Vehicle Advances (MVA) to permanent & pensionable and contract citizen  and non citizen public officers, Members of the National Assembly and Ntlo ya  Dikgosi.

Who is eligible?
  • Enquire with the service consultants at the Government Employees Motor Vehicle and Residential Property Advance Guaranteed Scheme (GEMVAS) to determine eligibility
  • Citizens and non-citizens
How do I get this service?

Download and complete MOTOR VEHICLE BANK APPLICATION FORM and submit with supporting documents.  

What supporting documents are required?
  • Valid driving license
  • Current salary advice slip
  • Confirmation letter of employment
  • Pro-Forma Invoice/Offer letter

 

How long will this service take?

Two (2) working days

Related Forms
APPLICATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ADVANCE FORM (595.18 KB)
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Schemes
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Advances, Motor vehicle  Permanent, Pensionable

Synonyms

Advances, Motor vehicle  Permanent, Pensionable

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Finance
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