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Key Points

  • Botswana relaxed its citizenship laws to allow Botswanan nationals to obtain dual citizenship status and more

Overview

The government of Botswana loosened its citizenship laws to accommodate Botswana nationals better.

As a result, the government will no longer revoke citizenship status for:

  • Botswanan nationals are married to citizens of another country who intend to acquire the citizenship of their spouses.
  • No longer require Botswana nationals holding citizenship status in another country to renounce their status at age 21. In other words, the government will permit dual citizenship status.

What are the Changes?

The government of Botswana relaxed its citizenship laws to allow Botswanan nationals to obtain dual citizenship status and more.

Looking Ahead

Continue to check the government of Botswana’s website for the latest updates and information.

Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Government of Botswana

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