Buying property in Botswana

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ChristineViP02 December 2011 09:20:03

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Hi,

can a foreigner buy property in Botswana?

If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Botswana?

Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ?

Thanks in advance for participating!

Christine

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Reef Inmate New member

Member since 27 October 2011

Reef InmateNew member07 December 2011 15:04:56

As far as i know you can not buy property but there are ways around this. You can buy a company that owns property but make sure the companay has the title deeds to the property.

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP08 December 2011 05:49:49

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Hi Reef Inmate!

Thanks for your input

Armand

littled Member

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littledMember14 February 2012 08:21:54

Hi Christine

How are you?

Madaks06 Member

Member since 21 January 2018

Madaks06Member21 January 2018 15:36:42

Hello

I desperately want to buy a house in Botswana what do i do.

stumpy Laos Expert

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stumpyLaos Expert21 January 2018 21:03:58

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@Madak06

You have posted on an old inactive thread (2012). Please open a new thread.
Do a Google search too for information.

PG van Zyl Member

Member since 06 March 2019

PG van ZylMember06 March 2019 07:40:59

I would also like some information on buying property, but I actually want to know which areas in Botswana would be most suitable to live in.

sayemsonai Member

Member since 09 October 2014

sayemsonaiMember10 September 2019 12:53:41

I am interested to come in Botswana with tourist visa. I want to do business here.
Can I convert visa to PR visa?

jason_smit New member

Member since 01 February 2019

jason_smitNew member10 September 2019 13:48:42

You need to apply for a work permit (and residence if you are going to be living here). They normally give 5 years. You can apply for permanent residency after 10 years. What kind of business do you intend doing here?

sayemsonai Member

Member since 09 October 2014

sayemsonaiMember10 September 2019 13:57:53

#10

Thanks for your reply. I am interested in agriculture releted business.

sayemsonai Member

Member since 09 October 2014

sayemsonaiMember10 September 2019 14:01:21

#11

I have another question.
If I enter Botswana with a tourist visa, can I apply permit within Botswana?

jason_smit New member

Member since 01 February 2019

jason_smitNew member10 September 2019 14:10:20

#12

I am in horticulture. We have a need. You can buy land without permits but would have to apply for permits before moving or doing business

sayemsonai Member

Member since 09 October 2014

sayemsonaiMember10 September 2019 14:31:26

#13

Thanks.
Do you mean, if I enter Botswana with a tourist visa, I have to go back my country and apply for a business residence Visa?

jason_smit New member

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jason_smitNew member10 September 2019 14:58:01

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Yes you can. You go to department of Immigration in Gaborone. But it is quite a process so most people use agents but they charge a fee to do it on your behalf

sayemsonai Member

Member since 09 October 2014

sayemsonaiMember10 September 2019 15:05:36

#15

Thank you again.
Can I get your WhatsApp number?

jason_smit New member

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jason_smitNew member10 September 2019 15:54:54

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