In order to import regulated goods into Botswana you need a BOBS Certificate of Compliance. For online applications please access this link: Click here. Please open the link and fill in the required information. Before applying, please ensure the following:
Acceptable formats are PDF, JPEG, PBG and the maximum allowable size for each document is 1 megabyte.
For conformity assessment the importer may engage BOBS for an inspection resulting in an inspection report to be used for application. Where it is not possible to engage BOBS, international designated inspection agencies may be employed for issuance of conformity assessment documents.
Each consignment/truck load costs P300.00 You can make payment into our account and attach proof of payment. BOBS will process your application online and if there are no queries an electronic certificate will be generated which will be available to you and customs officials in the system. If there are queries, the application will become available to you to address the queries and you can then re-submit.