Ministry of Agriculture

Application for permission to supply and manufacture feeds, premixes and veterinary equipment

Overview

This service allows citizens and businesses to apply for the licensing of to sell Veterinary equipment; livestock feeds including manufacturing livestock feeds in line with the Disease of Animal Act CAP37.01 of 1977and Veterinary Surgeons Act of 2008. The permission is valid for between January 1st and December 31st of each year, that is calendar year (E.g. if one applies in June the permission will expire in December the same year).

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Registered businesses (local and external)
  • Non-citizens
How do I get this service?
  • Fill and submit the Application form for permission to sell veterinary equipment and livestock feeds including manufacturing of livestock feeds and relevant supporting documents to the Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office.
  • The Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office will assess the site for to check compliance.
  • The District Veterinary office will in put inspection findings into BAITS system and Headquarters will verify and issue or reject permission/certificate.
  • Headquarters will then issue a certificate/permit which is collected at District Veterinary Office or Sub district Office.

The above procedure is the same for renewals.

What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens and passport for non-citizens
  • A certified copy of valid company's registration certificate.
  • Proof of ownership / lease of premises.
  • Copy of contract of employment in case of qualified person is not the owner.
  • Copy of valid Trading License for renewals.
  • Each branch of a company should have its own request for permission and relevant documents for that branch including qualified person for manufacturing stock feeds and distribution.
  • Certified copies of certificates for qualified person (Certificate in Animal Health and Production; Diploma in Animal Health and Production; BSc Animal Science)
How long will this service take?

Permits processed within two (2) days after submission of application with premises assessment report.

Related Documents
Drugs and related substance Act (129.93 KB)
Disease of animals act CAP37.01 (171.23 KB)
District veterinary offices (145.32 KB)
Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
Extension Services
How much does it cost?
  • Application is free
  • Issuance of a license / renewals is P1000.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Veterinary equipment, Stock feed distribution, Manufacturing stock feeds and distribution, premixes

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture

Issuance of plant, plant products import permit/phytosanitary certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02. To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?
  • Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
  • Registered company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
  • Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)
How do I get this service?
  • Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
  • Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products.
  • Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw.
  • Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:
Bank name: Bank of Botswana
Branch: Gaborone
Swift code: B BOT BW GX
Account name: Government of Botswana Remittance Account
Account number: 0101000016620000/1000016620000
Reference: 0503-23429
  • If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued.
  • For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details:
    • Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
    • Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal
    • Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
    • Port of entry
    • Mode of transport
  • The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions.
What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

  • Provide import permit from importing country
  • Apply for phytosanitary certificate
  • The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
  • Proof of payment
  • Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

  • Permit from importing country
  • Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
  • Proof of payment
  • Completed Application form
How long will this service take?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance

Related Documents
Import/export permits brochure (781.48 KB)
Plant Protection Act CAP35:02 (301.69 KB)
Plant Protection :Subsidiary Legislation, Chapter 35:02 (39.46 KB)
District Crop Production Offices (278.2 KB)
Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
Sale of Goods and Services
How much does it cost?
  • Plant import permit is P150.00
  • Phytosanitary certificate is P300.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture

Application for Permission to Supply and Manufacture Feeds, Premixes And Veterinary Equipment

Overview

This service allows citizens and businesses to apply for the licensing of to sell Veterinary equipment; livestock feeds including manufacturing livestock feeds in line with the Disease of Animal Act CAP37.01 of 1977and Veterinary Surgeons Act of 2008. The permission is valid for between January 1st and December 31st of each year, that is calendar year (E.g. if one applies in June the permission will expire in December the same year)

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Registered businesses (local and external)
  • Non-citizens
How do I get this service?
  • Fill and submit the Application form for permission to sell veterinary equipment and livestock feeds including manufacturing of livestock feeds and relevant supporting documents​ to the Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office.
  • The Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office will assess the site for to check compliance
  • ​​​​​The District Veterinary office will in put inspection findings into BAITS system and Headquarters will verify and issue or reject permission/certificate
  • Headquarters will then issue a certificate/permit which is collected at District Veterinary Office or Sub district Office

For Renewals

  • The above procedure is the same for renewals.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens and passport for non-citizens
  • A certified copy of valid company's registration certificate.
  • Proof of ownership / lease of premises.
  • Copy of contract of employment in case of qualified person is not the owner.
  • Copy of valid Trading License for renewals.
  • Each branch of a company should have its own request for permission and relevant documents for that branch including qualified person for manufacturing stock feeds and distribution.
  • Certified copies of certificates for qualified person (Certificate in Animal Health and Production; Diploma in Animal Health and Production; BSc Animal Science)
How long will this service take?

Permits processed within two (2) days after submission of application with premises assessment report.

Related Documents
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT CAP 3701_0.pdf (171.23 KB)
District Veterinary Offices_0.pdf (145.32 KB)
Drugs_and_Related_Substances_Act_1992_1.pdf (129.93 KB)
Related Forms
DVS_Feed Application Form Revision_3-.pdf (661.09 KB)
Theme for this service
Extension Services
How much does it cost?
  • Application is free
  • Issuance of a license / renewals is P1000.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Veterinary equipment, Stock feed distribution;  Manufacturing stock feeds and distribution, premixes

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture

Application for Permission to Supply and Manufacture Feeds, Premixes And Veterinary Equipment

Overview

This service allows citizens and businesses to apply for the licensing of to sell Veterinary equipment; livestock feeds including manufacturing livestock feeds in line with the Disease of Animal Act CAP37.01 of 1977and Veterinary Surgeons Act of 2008. The permission is valid for between January 1st and December 31st of each year, that is calendar year (E.g. if one applies in June the permission will expire in December the same year)

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Registered businesses (local and external)
  • Non-citizens
How do I get this service?
  • Fill and submit the Application form for permission to sell veterinary equipment and livestock feeds including manufacturing of livestock feeds and relevant supporting documents​ to the Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office.
  • The Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office will assess the site for to check compliance
  • ​​​​​The District Veterinary office will in put inspection findings into BAITS system and Headquarters will verify and issue or reject permission/certificate
  • Headquarters will then issue a certificate/permit which is collected at District Veterinary Office or Sub district Office

For Renewals

  • The above procedure is the same for renewals.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens and passport for non-citizens
  • A certified copy of valid company's registration certificate.
  • Proof of ownership / lease of premises.
  • Copy of contract of employment in case of qualified person is not the owner.
  • Copy of valid Trading License for renewals.
  • Each branch of a company should have its own request for permission and relevant documents for that branch including qualified person for manufacturing stock feeds and distribution.
  • Certified copies of certificates for qualified person (Certificate in Animal Health and Production; Diploma in Animal Health and Production; BSc Animal Science)
How long will this service take?

Permits processed within two (2) days after submission of application with premises assessment report.

Related Documents
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT CAP 3701.pdf (171.23 KB)
District Veterinary Offices.pdf (145.32 KB)
Drugs_and_Related_Substances_Act_1992.pdf (129.93 KB)
Related Forms
Drugs_and_Related_Substances_Act_1992_0.pdf (129.93 KB)
Theme for this service
Extension Services
How much does it cost?
  • Application is free
  • Issuance of a license / renewals is P1000.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Veterinary equipment, Stock feed distribution;  Manufacturing stock feeds and distribution, premixes

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02.To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?
  • Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
  • Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
  • Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)
How do I get this service?
  • Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
  • Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
  • Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
  • Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:  
Bank Name Bank of Botswana
Branch    Gaborone
Swift Code B BOT BW GX
Account name Government of Botswana Remittance Account
Account number 0101000016620000/100001662000
Reference 0503-2342
  • If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued
  • For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details
  1. Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
  2. Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
  3. Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
  4. Port of entry
  5. Mode of transport
  • The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions
What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Proof of payment
  2. Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Provide import permit from importing country
  2. Apply for phytosanitary certificate
  3. The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
  4. Proof of payment
  5. Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

  1. Permit from importing country
  2. Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
  3. Completed Application form
  4. Proof of payment
Related Documents
CHAPTER 3502 PLANT PROTECTION SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION-Plant Protection Regulations.pdf (39.46 KB)
District Crop Production Offices_0.pdf (278.2 KB)
IMPORT EXPORT PERMITS 2020 BROCHURE_1.pdf (781.48 KB)
PLANT PROTECTION CHAPTER 3502.pdf (301.69 KB)
APPLICATION FOR A PLANT HEALTH IMPORT PERMIT1.docx (28.44 KB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02.To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?
  • Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
  • Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
  • Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)
How do I get this service?
  • Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
  • Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
  • Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
  • Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:  

Bank Name Bank of Botswana

Branch Gaborone

Swift Code B BOT BW GX

Account nameGovernment of Botswana Remittance Account

Account number0101000016620000/100001662000

Reference                    0503-2342

 

  • If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued
  • For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details
  1. Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
  2. Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
  3. Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
  4. Port of entry
  5. Mode of transport
  • The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions
What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Proof of payment
  2. Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Provide import permit from importing country
  2. Apply for phytosanitary certificate
  3. The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
  4. Proof of payment
  5. Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

  1. Permit from importing country
  2. Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
  3. Completed Application form
  4. Proof of payment
Related Documents
CHAPTER 3502 PLANT PROTECTION SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION-Plant Protection Regulations.pdf (39.46 KB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
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