Work permits through employer. Investor permit. Naturalization after 10 years. Must renounce other citizenship. English-speaking. Stable democracy. Diamond mining economy. Small Indian community. No bilateral agreements with India.
Standard path to citizenship through extended residency in Botswana.
Obtain Residency
Secure initial residency permit through work, family, or other qualifying category
~3 monthsMaintain Continuous Residency
Live in Botswana for the required 5 years
~60 monthsApply for Citizenship
Submit naturalization application with supporting documents
~6 monthsInterview and Tests
Complete citizenship interview and any required language/civics tests
~3 monthsReceive Citizenship
Take oath and receive citizenship certificate
~2 months