Citizens Services

Services for Botswana Citizens

  1. National Identity Card (Omang)

What is a National Identity Card?

Botswana law requires every citizen above the age of 16 to apply for a national Identity Card (Omang). This document identifies one as a citizen of Botswana and is valid for 10 years, after which it must be renewed.

Requirements for First-time Omang Applicants

  • The applicant must be at least 16 years old.
  • The applicant must come in person to the embassy and fill out first Schedule form.
  • Birth certificate
  • One copy of each parents’ identity document. If one of the parents is a foreigner, a copy of their passport is required.
  • 2 recent black and white passport-sized photographs
  • EUR 1.00 in cash or deposit to Embassy account and provide proof of payment
  • Citizenship certificate where applicable

Requirements for Renewing Omang

  • Expired Omang card (to be surrendered to the embassy officer)
  • The applicant must come in person to the embassy and fill out the second schedule form..
  • 2 recent black and whitepassport-sized photographs
  • 00 in cash or bank transfer and provide proof of payment
  • Citizenship certificate where applicable

Requirements for Replacing Lost Omang

  • Affidavit attesting to the lost Omang
  • Police report
  • The applicant must come in person to the embassy.
  • 2 recent black and whitepassport-sized photographs
  • EUR 11.00 in cash or bank transfer
  • Citizenship certificate where applicable

Where can I obtain the forms for Omang?

  • Omang forms are issued during the application process because these are security documents.
  • Forms must be filled with a black ball point pen
  • Fingerprints must be captured in black ink

  1. PASSPORTS
E-Passport Requirements for 16years and Above
  • Valid Omang
  • Passport application to be completed at the embassy (note that the applicant should have their parents’ identity details such as Omang number, date of birth, place of birth, and residential address)
  • 2 full-colour passport photos (35*45mm /1.37*1.77in)
  • EUR 26.00 in cash
  • Note: Applicants are allowed to apply for both passport and Omang; passport application will be processed upon receipt of the renewed Omang
  • Citizenship certificate where applicable
  • Forms must be filled with black ball point pen
  • Fingerprints must be captured in black ink
E-Passport Requirements for Minors (below age 16)
  • Passport application must completed in person at the embassy by a parent/guardian on behalf of the minor, who should also be present (note that applicant should be able to provide identity details for both parents’ such as Omang number, date of birth, and current residence address)
  • Birth certificate of the minor
  • Parent’s valid Omang
  • Proof of citizenship if parent/s were once foreign nationals (naturalization/registration certificate)
  • 2 full-colour passport photos
  • Previously held passport
  • EUR 10.00 in cash
  • Citizenship certificate where applicable

For children with dual citizenship, the passport validity is restricted to when the child turns 21 years of age (for renunciation purposes).

Requirements for Lost E-Passport
  • Valid Omang
  • Police report
  • Cover letter detailing circumstances leading to lost passport
  • Passport application available at the embassy (note that the applicant should have their parents’ identity details such as Omang number, date of birth, and current residence address)
  • 2 full-colour passport photos
  • EUR 126.00 in cash or bank transfer
  • Citizenship certificate where applicable
Requirements for Emergency Travel Document (ETD) Application for 16yrs and above
  • Please email info@embassyofbotswana.de to request for the application form.
  • Cover letter (explaining the need for ETD)
  • Application form (Fingerprints should be captured on the application form)
  • EUR 1.00 cash or bank transfer
  • 2 full-color passport photos
  • Certified copy of ID (Omang/Passport)
  • If passport is lost, Police report is required
  • Travel schedule/ copy of itinerary
  • Proof of citizenship if parent/s were once foreign nationals (naturalization/registration certificate
Requirements for Emergency Travel Document (ETD) Application for minor
  • Please email info@embassyofbotswana.de to request the application form.
  • Cover letter (explaining the need for ETD)
  • Application form
  • EUR 1.00 cash or bank transfer
  • 2 full-color passport photos
  • Copy of Birth certificate
  • Parent’s valid Omang attached
  • Proof of citizenship if parent/s were once foreign nationals (naturalization/registration certificate
  • Travel schedule/ copy of itinerary
  • Include a prepaid, self-addressed envelope/shipping label.
  1. BOTSWANA BLUE CARD

 

BBC is provided for through Immigration (Exemption) (Amendment Order,2018) and was introduced on 1st September 2019.

 

The purpose of the BBC is to facilitate citizens of Botswana by birth or descent, who have lost their Botswana citizenship as per Section 15 of the Botswana Citizenship Act, to retain the right to permanent residence in Botswana.

 

Requirements:

  • Fully completed Application form for BBC (Form 23)
  • Covering letter from the Applicant
  • 2 coloured passport size photos
  • Copies of documents evidencing prior Botswana Citizenship or expired Omang
  • Certified copy acquired citizenship
  • Certified copy of applicant’s passport
  • Parent’s proof of citizenship (Where necessary)
  • Certified copy of Unabridged birth certificate
  • Non-refundable fee of EUR 228.00
  1. BIRTH CERTIFICATE
  • Copy of Omang
  • Copy of Passport
  • Non-refundable fee of EUR 2.00

CONTACT

Embassy of the Republic of Botswana
Lennestraße 5
10785 Berlin

Tel. +49 30 8871 950 10
Fax +49 30 8871 950 12

Opening hours

Mo. – Fr. 9.00 – 17.00

Please allow for at least a 2months processing time.