Department of Immigration & Citizenship - Gaborone - Botswana

The Department of Immigration & Citizenship in Gaborone, Botswana, is responsible for managing the movement of people across borders, issuing Botswana passports, processing visas and residence permits, and repatriating illegal immigrants. It also oversees the country’s border control systems to ensure secure and efficient immigration processes. The department handles various types of citizenship, including by settlement, descent, and naturalisation. Botswana recognizes dual citizenship in limited cases and provides pathways for foreign spouses, adopted children over three years old, and minor children of citizens to become nationals. The President also holds discretionary power to grant citizenship under special circumstances.