Official explains citizenship application process

Published: 1/Mar/2010
Source: Mmegi (Gaborone)

Many foreigners think that it is almost impossible to get Botswana citizenship regardless of how long one has stayed in the country. Some foreigners say that they have lived in Botswana and brought development and investment to the country but their attempts to become citizens have failed. Some say that their applications are rejected or take several years to be considered. However, a spokesman for the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Letso Mpho has said that the time taken to get a response to a citizenship applicants differs according to what an individual wants.

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Themes: Acquisition of nationality, Naturalisation and Marriage
Regions: Botswana
Year: 2010