Botswana raises passport fees due to rising production costs
What happened
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship in Botswana revised its passport fee schedule, effective November 1, 2026. The ordinary passport fee increased from P260 to P400, while official and diplomatic passports now cost P600 and P800, respectively. Children under 16 will pay P200, and replacing a lost e-passport attracts a P2,000 fee.
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Why it matters
The increase was implemented to keep pace with rising production costs, which are estimated at €1,250 per document. The Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, retired Major General Puis Mokgware, stated the adjustment was necessary given the cost of producing secure travel documents.
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Who's involved
- Department of Immigration and CitizenshipManages passport issuance and fees in Botswana
- BotswanaThe sovereign state where the fee adjustment took place
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BotswanaSpeculative
Citizens and travelers in Botswana might face higher costs for obtaining and replacing official travel documents.