Program Data Terminal
28/100Niche
Min Investment
$250,000 (expected)
Processing
Launching 2026
Tax Rate
TBD
Min Stay
None
Visa-Free
TBD
Family
Included
Botswana CBI
Botswana CBI is an announced emerging program expected to launch with strict compliance controls.
About Botswana CBI
Botswana CBI is an announced emerging program expected to launch with strict compliance controls.
Who this is for
Best suited for
- Early adopters
- Africa-focused investors
Pros and cons
Advantages
- + Launching 2026, Emerging Route, Africa Position profile within Africa
- + Slow processing (Launching 2026)
- + Common Law legal framework
- + English-friendly administration
Considerations
- Government due diligence fees are non-refundable
- Program rules and visa-free access can change with geopolitical pressure
- Restricted nationalities may be excluded
Eligibility and requirements
The following requirements apply to most applicants. Individual circumstances may vary.
6 required documents · 0 optional
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Companies with Stead ID arrive pre-verified to Botswana CBI's intake workflow.
Application process
A step-by-step guide with typical timeframes and how Stead helps at each stage.
Estimated total: Launching 2026Eligibility and strategy consultation
Week 1A Stead advisor reviews your nationality, background, and goals against Botswana CBI requirements. We confirm the right investment route, timeline, and document strategy before filing.
How Stead helps:
Free pre-screening and a personalized checklist based on your Stead ID and nationality.
Document collection and verification
Weeks 1-3Police clearances, financial records, identity documents, and program-specific forms are gathered, notarized, and apostilled where required.
How Stead helps:
Stead's document engine tracks completion and pre-fills standard forms for Stead ID holders.
Application submission
Weeks 3-4The completed dossier is submitted to Botswana authorities or the licensed processing unit with government fees paid.
How Stead helps:
Stead manages agent communication and confirms fee routing to official accounts.
Due diligence and review
Launching 2026Authorities conduct background, source-of-funds, and compliance reviews. Additional information requests are common at this stage.
How Stead helps:
Stead responds to information requests within 24 hours and monitors status daily.
Approval and fulfillment
Final weeksUpon approval, qualifying investment or registration steps are completed and certificates, licenses, or passports are issued.
How Stead helps:
Stead coordinates fulfillment, delivery logistics, and post-approval compliance briefing.
Pre-verified intake for Stead ID applicants
Companies with Stead ID arrive pre-verified to Botswana CBI's intake workflow. Verified identity, pre-populated forms, and automated status tracking reduce processing time.
Cost breakdown
Complete transparency on all fees involved.
Total estimate for single applicant
$250,000 (expected)
Prices in USD · subject to change
All fees shown are in USD and are provided as estimates only. Government fees are subject to change. Stead advisory fees are separate from government fees.
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