Ministry of Agriculture

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

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Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02.To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?

Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)

How do I get this service?

Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:
- Bank Name Bank of Botswana
- Branch Gaborone
- Swift Code B BOT BW GX
- Account name Government of Botswana Remittance Account
- Account number 0101000016620000/100001662000
- Reference 0503-23429

If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued

For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details

Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
Port of entry
Mode of transport

The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions

What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

Provide import permit from importing country
Apply for phytosanitary certificate
The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

Permit from importing country
Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
Completed Application form
Proof of payment

How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

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Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Any District Crop Production Office

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Crop Production
Division of Plant Protection

Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3928786
Fax. (+267)3972381

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday

Fish farming (Aquaculture) support

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Overview

This service provides fish farmers with technical information regarding fish farming and aquaculture. General information on fish farming that entail fingerling production, fish production systems, site assessments, feeds, culture species are provided. Aquaculture pamphlets and extension manuals are availed to the clients.

Who is eligible?

Citizens
Individual farmers
Associations
Registered companies

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Animal Production Office

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents

How long will this service take?

30 minutes. However this depends on the amount of support required by the farmer

How much does it cost?

It is free

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security

Keywords

fingerling production, fish production systems, site assessments, feeds, culture species

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Animal Production
Private Bag 0032
Plot 4071, Mmaraka Road
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267 3689625/9022/9225
Fax. (+267) 3951120

Call Centre:
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw )

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

Agricultural land utilization

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Overview

Provision of technical services on land assessment for agricultural purpose, land suitability, soil fertility, land rehabilitation and land identification. The service also focuses on implementation of agricultural land use plans in collaboration with other stakeholders.

Who is eligible?

Farmers
Government departments
Other stakeholders (e.g NGO)

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Agricultural Office to access this service

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
Cerified copy of Landboard Certificate
Request letter from the customer or stakeholder

How long will this service take?

14 days

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit the nearest District Agricultural Office or Sub District Agricultural Offices

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

soils, soil fertility, land assessment, land rehabilitation, agricultural land use plans

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

For more information, please contact the District Agricultural Coordinators

The Chief Land Utilization Officer (HQ)
Department of Crop Production
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Headquarters
Plot 4701 Mmaraka Road
3rd Floor, Office No. 331
Private Bag 00435
Gaborone
Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3689394
Fax. (+267) 5907057

Call Centre:
Tel.17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except public holidays.

Issuance of livestock Producers Agent, Livestock Buyers and Livestock Buyers Agent licenses

Read more about Issuance of livestock Producers Agent, Livestock Buyers and Livestock Buyers Agent licenses

Overview

Livestock Buyers License is provided for in the Control of Livestock Industry Act CAP.36.01. The license authorises its holder to purchase livestock for the purpose of trade in the country. Trade here means acquisition of livestock for slaughter, meat processing plants, retailers, chain shops, for commission (BMC) and other markets and this even include a farmer buying 50 or more breeding stock for the purposes of a ranch. License issued for a particular district can be endorsed ONCE in another district of interest to the buyer to enable trading in that particular district.

A Livestock buyer’s Agent license is obtained by a buyer who is going to buy on behalf of someone who already has a livestock buyer’s license.

Livestock Producers Agent license allows its holder to collect mobs of cattle from producers and send them to Botswana Meat Commission abattoirs on their behalf. A holder of this license is permitted to charge a commission of 2.5% on revenue realized from the sales as stipulated in the act for the services offered and not more than that. Livestock Producers Agent License is provided for in the Livestock Meat Industries Act (CAP 36.03).

Who is eligible?

Registered Business (companies)
Citizens (Farmers and Individuals)

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Agribusiness Promotion Office with relevant documents and complete an application form.

Individuals and companies who are interested in becoming Livestock Buyers, Agents or Speculators are required to confirm details to the Authorized License Issuing Officer on the following;

For New Entrants:

Confirm registration with BAITS for Keeper Identification
Particulars for business or an individual
Base location of business
District areas of livestock purchase
Type of license required
Payment of annual license fee
Fill in the application form

For renewals:

Produce monthly livestock sales report and returns
Pay Annual renewal license fee
Produce licenses together with valid identifications (when required by the authority) before any transactions can be carried out.
Fill in the application form

What supporting documents are required?

A Valid and original Botswana National Identity Card (Omang) for citizens
Original Passport and Resident Permit for non-citizens
Original and valid Cattle Brand Certificate
Original and valid Livestock keepers Identity
Original and a valid Trading License (Butchery & Fresh produce)

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

How much does it cost?

Livestock buyer’s license

First time owners deposit fee P200.00 (The fee is refundable upon termination of the license)
Annual License Fee is P70.00
Annual license renewal fee is P70.00 and P52.50 is paid up for license issued before and after the 30th of June in every year

Livestock Buyer’s Agent License

License Fee 50.00
Annual license renewal is P50.00 and P32.50 for a license issued after the 30th of June.

Livestock Producers’ Agent License

License fee is P500.00 and expires every 31 December
Annual License renewal fee of P500.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Livestock Buyers, Agent licence , Speculators

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Where can I find more information?

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Agribusiness Promotion
Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689706/3689709
Fax. (+267) 3972381

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday

Issuance of Import Permit of Live Animal(s), Animal Product(s) and Animal Feed(s)

Read more about Issuance of Import Permit of Live Animal(s), Animal Product(s) and Animal Feed(s)

Overview

This service allows clients to import animals, animal products, animal feeds, Animal/feeds Samples for research purposes etc into the country in order to achieve country wide traceability of the commodities. Animal movement can be for the following purposes; for slaughter, for rearing and translocation. For all permits the client must return the previous permit before renewal or issuance of subsequent permits and the product or animal clear details must be provided as well as the quantity.

Origin country should not have major Notifiable diseases for such livestock e.g. foot and mouth for cattle, Avian Influenza or Newcastle for chicken and African swine fever for pigs.

Who is eligible?

Registered Livestock Keeper (citizens and non-citizens legally resident in Botswana)
Unregistered keeper (Diplomats, Tourists, researchers)

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Veterinary Office with relevant document and complete an application form.
Email DVSpermits [at] gov.bw (DVSpermits[at]gov[dot]bw) or Call 002673689510/9513 to get help.

What supporting documents are required?

Livestock (Animals)

Veterinary-health certificate from country of original,
Relevant test results as per Import permit requirements
transit permit in case animals passes through other countries
CITES permit in case of game animals

Livestock products

Veterinary-health certificate of country of original
Relevant test results where needed as per import permit requirements
CITES permit in case of game products

Veterinary Samples

Veterinary Import permit
Veterinary Export permit
CITES permit in case of game products

Livestock Feeds

Veterinary-health certificate of original country
Veterinary Import permit
transit permit in case feeds goes through other countries
Properly labelled containers/bags in accordance with labelling standards covered by the country regulations and CODEX Standards on Labelling
NB: Botswana does not allow use of animal protein, antibiotics, anabolic hormones and thyrostatic substances in feeds and it’s a requirement that Exporting country should attest to their absence in the feed Imported into Botswana.

Dogs and Cats

Valid rabies immunisation record (For dogs and cats)
Kittens and puppies under 3 months old (Proof that the mother (dam) was vaccinated against at least one month but not more than 12 months prior to giving birth

Proof that there are no movement restrictions for rabies control in your origin area.
Submit the pets to the office for inspection before issuance of Export permit

Movement of dogs and cats within SADC region

Veterinary Movement permit (from exporting country)
Veterinary Health certificate or Health card,
Rabies Certificate
Document must be in English or Setswana

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

How much does it cost?

Its free.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Transit permit, import permit, livestock, livestock products, Veterinary Health certificate

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Veterinary Services
Private Bag 0032
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689513/3689510
Fax. (+267) 3972381

DVSpermits [at] gov.bw (DVSpermits[at]gov[dot]bw)

Or any nearest District Veterinary Office

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holidays and weekends

Issuance of Transit Permit for livestock and livestock products

Read more about Issuance of Transit Permit for livestock and livestock products

Overview

This service allows farmers to move animals across the country to their Destination Country. Origin should NOT have major Notifiable diseases for such livestock e.g. foot and mouth for cattle, Newcastle for chicken and African swine fever for pigs.

Who is eligible?

Anybody with the necessary documents

How do I get this service?

Email DVSpermits [at] gov.bw (DVSpermits[at]gov[dot]bw)
Call 002673689510/9513
Visit the nearest Registered Clearing Agents
Visit the nearest District Veterinary Office

What supporting documents are required?

Transit permit from other transit countries
Import permit from Destination country
Export permit from origin country
CITES permit in case of Game animals

For Dogs and Cats

Valid rabies immunisation record (For dogs and cats)
Kittens and puppies under 3 months old (Proof that the mother (dam) was vaccinated against at least one month but not more than 12 months prior to giving birth
Proof that there are no movement restrictions for rabies control in your destination area.
Submitted the pets to the office for inspection before issuance of any permit
Veterinary Movement permit
Veterinary Health certificate or Health card
Rabies Certificate
Document must be in English

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

How much does it cost?

Its free.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Transit permit, import permit, livestock, livestock products, Veterinary Health certificate

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Veterinary Services
Private Bag 0032 Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689513/3689510
Fax. (+267) 3972381
DVSpermits [at] gov.bw (DVSpermits[at]gov[dot]bw)

Or any nearest District Veterinary Office

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. Moa17755 [at] gov.bw (Moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday and weekends

FOR CITES PERMIT CALL;

Department of Wildlife and National Parks

Plot 50380 Moedi House, Fairgrounds

Gaborone

Botswana

Licencing Office: (+267) 3996550/40

Tel. (+267) 3971405

Fax. (+267) 3180775

Email: dwnp [at] gov.bw (dwnp[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening Hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 12:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays

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