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 Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:51 am Post subject: WORK PERMIT IN BOTSWANA / BOTSWANA WORK VISA |
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WORK PERMIT IN BOTSWANA
Employment of non-citizens is regulated and all foreigners, engaged in any occupation for reward or profit, need work permits. Work permits are only issued after the necessary licences for specific economic activity have been acquired.
Botswana clearly does not want to issue permits to foreigners if local skills are available. Thus the issue of work permits has become "one of the most contentious issues in the country" according to the Botswana Institute for Development Policy (BIDPA). "It appears it is becoming more and more difficult to employ expatriates".
But BIPDA points out that with the spread of AIDS to the skilled sector of the Botswana workforce, the need for skilled foreign manpower has become even more important. This is recognised by BEDIA and BDC which both offer help to investors in securing the foreign skills they need. It should also be noted that non-resident consultants, supervisors, or directors visiting Botswana do not require work permits. |
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