An expatriate hire needs a work and residence permit
We assess the correct route, then prepare, submit and follow up the application with the relevant authority on your behalf.
Immigration & Compliance
Work Permits & Immigration, Handled Properly.
Employers bringing in expatriate staff and individuals with a confirmed offer both come to us with the same question: what does a work or residence permit actually take? We assess the route, prepare the application and follow it up with the relevant authority — so you always know where the case stands.
Application and compliance support. Permit and visa decisions rest with the relevant immigration authorities.
What clients ask us
Common Permit & Immigration Questions
Most enquiries start with one of these four situations. Each one has a practical next step.
You are not sure which permit or visa route applies
We assess your situation in an initial consultation before any application starts, so you know the route and requirements upfront.
A pending application has stalled
We follow up directly with the relevant authority and keep you updated on status, queries and next steps.
Contracts and HR policies have not kept pace with current legislation
We review employment contracts, HR policies and procedures for compliance alongside any permit work.
What we handle
One Point of Contact for the Whole Application
A named consultant manages your case from the first consultation to a decision, so you are never chasing an update.
Approval decisions rest with the relevant immigration authorities. We manage the application and compliance work; we do not control or guarantee the outcome.
- Eligibility and permit route assessment
- Document collection and verification
- Work and residence permit applications
- Visa applications and renewals
- Liaison and follow-up with the relevant authorities
- Medicals, attestation and police clearance coordination
- HR policy and contract compliance guidance
How it works
The Application Process, Stage by Stage
Five stages, each with a clear owner, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
Initial Consultation
We assess your situation and confirm the permit or visa route that applies before any application is prepared.
Document Collection & Verification
We gather and verify everything the application requires, so nothing is submitted incomplete.
Application Submission
We prepare and lodge the application with the relevant authority.
Liaison & Follow-Up
We track progress and respond to any queries raised during processing, keeping you updated throughout.
Outcome & Next Steps
Once a decision is made, we support onboarding, renewals or any further steps that follow.
Work permit and visa outcomes are determined by the relevant immigration authorities. Botmark Holdings provides application and compliance support and cannot guarantee approval.
Common questions
Work Permit & Immigration FAQs
Straight answers to what employers and individuals ask us most. Have a different question? Get in touch.
Non-citizens generally require a valid work and residence permit before starting employment in Botswana. We assess your situation in an initial consultation and confirm the route that applies before any application is prepared.
Yes. We prepare and submit work and residence permit applications for employers bringing in expatriate staff and for individuals with a confirmed offer, and follow up with the relevant authority through to a decision.
Processing time is set by the relevant immigration authority and varies by permit type and case. We give you an indicative timeline at the consultation and update you as the application progresses.
Requirements vary by permit type, but commonly include a valid passport, an employment contract or offer, qualifications and supporting company documentation. We confirm the exact list for your case during the initial consultation.
Both. We handle permits as part of our recruitment placements, and we also take on standalone work permit and immigration mandates for employers and individuals who are not otherwise working with us.
Yes. Alongside permit and visa applications, we review employment contracts and HR policies and procedures for compliance with current legislation.
Next step
Talk to Our Immigration Team
Tell us who needs a permit or visa and what stage you are at. We will tell you what route applies and what it takes to get there.