The following are the types of professional driving permits issued by the Department of Road Transport and Safety:
|
Category |
Description |
Minimum age |
Required licence class |
|
PrDP-G |
Professional Driving permit for transporting good. |
21 |
B,C,EC |
|
PrDP-H |
Professional Driving permit for transporting hazardous goods. |
25 |
B,C,EC |
|
PrDP-P |
Professional Driving permit for call-cab/ taxi/minibus. |
21 |
B |
|
PrDP-P |
Professional Driving permit for midi-bus. |
21 |
B,C1 |
|
PrDP-P |
Professional Driving permit for omnibus (65 seats), train bus, double deck bus. |
25 |
C1/C,EC |
|
PrDP-P |
Professional Driving permit for institutional vehicles . |
21 |
B,C1
|
- Citizen and non-citizens with valid driving licence as per the above table.
- Taxis, call cabs and Minibus are reserved for Botswana nationals therefore non-citizens may only apply for Midi bus – Train bus.
To apply for PrDP, customers must follow the steps below:
- Download and complete the DL 1 - Botswana Driving Licence Application form. Please note that the application form is also available at the Enquiries Desk at any of the offices of the Department of Road Transport and Safety.
- Download and complete Health Declaration form (DL31) , take the form to the registered Medical Officer for examination.
- Submit form to Botswana Police Offices for fingerprints clearance if applying for passenger/ special PrDP. For PrDP goods and hazardous there is no need for Police clearance.
- Go to the eye screening office for eye examination. In case of applicants with eyesight challenges, the Registration and Licensing Officer would refer them to be seen by an external Eye Specialist for further testing. Only after the external eye specialist recommends that the driving licence application process be continued should the applicants return to the Registration and Licensing Officer with the results and recommendations.
- Submit completed documents together with two (2) passport size photos for processing and pay the required fee.
Passenger /Special
- A certified copy of a valid National Identify card (Omang)
- Certified copy of Passport
- Certified copy of exemption certificate or Residence and Work permit
- Valid eye screening result slip form (DL8) from DRTS/Private and Government Hospital
- Valid Driving Licence card
Goods/ hazardous
- A certified copy of a valid National Identify card (Omang)
- Certified copy of Passport
- Certified copy of Exemption certificate or Residence and Work permit
- Valid Driving Licence card
- 2 Passport sized photos
Immediate
|
PrDP Passenger/ Special |
BWP 169.00 |
|
PrDP Goods |
BWP 182.00 |
|
PrDP Hazardous |
BWP 195.00 |
|
Conductor’s Permit |
BWP 169.00 |
|
Duplicate PrDP |
BWP 169.00 |
|
Renewal of All PrDP |
BWP 169.00 |
Penalties for late renewal is BWP 20.00 per day (excluding public holidays and weekend) for renewals after the expiry date, up to a maximum of BWP 2,000.00.
Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices around the country
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Public Relations Unit
Department of Road Transport and Safety
Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank Building
Private Bag 0054
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 368-8600
Fax. (+267) 3914338
Toll Free: 17779
Email. mtcpro [at] gov.bw (mtcpro[at]gov[dot]bw)