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Meteorological Educational Tours

Overview

Educational tours exist to teach the public about products and services offered by the Department of Meteorological Services. Participants get to tour the Department, see and learn about the meteorological instruments that are used in Botswana including the forecasting studio. An educational tour takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?

Write a letter to the Director of the Department requesting for a scheduled tour.

What supporting documents are required?

No additional documents are required.

How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana.

Keywords

Meteorological , Educational tours

Synonyms

Meteorological , Educational tours

Ministry submitting this Service

Environmental Research Permit

Overview

The permit is acquired by institutions or individuals who wish to conduct research in protected areas.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and non-citizen above 18 years old

How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete and submit Research Application form together with supporting documents
  • If the application is approved, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) will be sent to the prospective researcher for signing
  • Upon receipt of the signed MoA, the Research Permit will be issued
What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizen-certified copies of national identity document
  • Non-citizen - valid copy of passports
  • Detailed research proposal and up-to-date curriculum vitae
How long will this service take?

Forty (40) - forty five (45) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Research and Development Unit

Government Enclave

Plot 13064

Fax: 3165362

Email: mentpermits [at] gov.bw

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

Citizens:

BWP 250.00

Residents:

BWP500.00

Non Residents:

BWP 1000.00

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Environmental research

Synonyms

Environmental research

Ministry submitting this Service

Animal Transit Permit

Overview

The Permit is used primarily by businesses that wish to transport animals/wildlife in and out of Botswana. The Permit is necessary as it restricts movement of animals/wildlife from one place to another. This Permit covers land and air transport. There are no restrictions on the number of animals to be transported and the Permit does not include domestic animals.

Who is eligible?

Botswana citizens and non-citizens wishing to transport animals in and out of Botswana.

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit Animal Transit Application Form to Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Animal/Wildlife Import Permit for those who import
  • Animal/Wildlife Export Permit for those who export
  • Certified Copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Certified Copy of Passport
  • Physical Examination of Animal before import and export
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

Fees differ according to the animal products and species as per Wildlife Act of 1992.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Animal transit permit , animals/wildlife, land and air transport.

Synonyms

Animal transit permit ,  animals/wildlife,  land and air transport.

Ministry submitting this Service

Animal/Wildlife Import Permit

Overview

The transport of animal/wildlife into Botswana requires a permit. The permit is necessary to restrict movement of animals/wildlife into Botswana. Those interested in the permit must contact the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) licensing office at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks for guidance regarding import and export of CITES controlled species. This permit covers land and air modes of transport. Exotic species are not allowed to be imported to Botswana. The service is mostly used by Game Ranchers.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and Non-Citizen

How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?
  • Export Permit from country of departure
  • Certified Copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Certified Copy of Passport
  • Physical Examination report of Animal before export
  • Contact details from country of departure
How long will this service take?

Immediate

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

The prices differ according to the animal products and species as per Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act of 1992.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, visiting a museum in Botswana, National museum,  National Museum and Monuments , monuments.

Keywords

Transport, animal/wildlife,  Exotic species  

Synonyms

Transport, animal/wildlife,  Exotic species

Ministry submitting this Service

Bird Licence

Overview

It is a licence that allows one to hunt certain species of birds except the endangered ones.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non-Citizens eighteen (18) years and above

How do I get this service?

Any nearest Wildlife & National Park offices

What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizens- A certified copy of a valid National Identification Card (Omang)
  • Non-Citizens- Certified Copy of Passport
  • Certificate of the rifle
  • Registration documents from the camps/lodges
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

 

Cost

Duration

Citizens

 

BWP25.00

Bird hunting season in a year

Non-Citizens

BWP150.00

1 Week

 

BWP300.00                

1 month

 

BWP750.00                

1 Year

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Bird licence, bird hunting

Synonyms

Bird licence

Ministry submitting this Service

Commercial Fishing License

Overview

The licence is granted by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks to those who wish to fish for profit and permission to use gillnet. This licence applies to those engaged in commercial fishing including those who own Fish Farms. Open fishing season is between March 1st and December 31st, annually.

Who is eligible?

Citizens eighteen (18) years of age and above

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the Commercial Fishing License Form with supporting documentation

What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang)
  • Certified copy of boat registration
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Wildlife and National Parks

Plot 50380 Moedi House, Fairgrounds

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3971405

Fax. (+267) 3180775

Email: dwnp [at] gov.bw

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

BWP 200.00 for 3 consecutive seasons

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Commercial fishing license

Synonyms

Commercial fishing license

Ministry submitting this Service
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