Overview
- These permits are issued for goods and passenger vehicles registered locally and its validity period can be 1 month, 3 months and 12 months.
- For Botswana vehicles intending to enter Zimbabwe, the permit is also endorsed at no extra cost.
Who is eligible?
- Citizens
- Non-citizens with locally registered vehicles.
How do I get this service?
- Download and complete Form RTS 1 - Application for Initial Grand or Amendment or Renewal of Road Transport Permit and submit along with supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing officer at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval.
- Pay the required fees. It is at this point that the permit is issued.
What supporting documents are required?
The following documents are required:
- Copy of vehicle registration document (Blue Book).
- Copy of valid vehicle roadworthiness certificate.
- Copy of valid vehicle permit.
- Applicable valid identity document.
How long will this service take?
Immediate.
How much does it cost?
- 1 month :BWP260.00
- 6 months :BWP520.00
- 12 months :BWP1690.00
All fees are inclusive of the BWP130.00 application fee.
Where can I obtain this service?
Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing offices
- Gaborone Old Supplies Office
- Francistown
- Ghanzi
- Lobatse
- Kanye
- Molepolole
- Mahalapye
- Tsabong
- Kasane
- Maun
- Selebi Phikwe
- Serowe
- Palapye
Where can I get more information on this Service
Department of Road Transport and Safety
Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank
Private Bag 0054
Gaborone
Tel:267 3688600
Fax: 267 3914338
Opening hours are from 07:30Hrs to 16:30Hrs
Monday -Friday except holidays