WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONS/DCS/W/BWA
24 January 2003
(03-0444)
Trade in Services Original:  English
BOTSWANA
Draft converted Schedule of Specific Commitments1
Attached is a draft converted version of the Schedule of Specific Commitments of Botswana
in word format.  This document  does not substitute for the legally binding commitments undertaken
by Botswana in its Schedule of Specific Commitments (GATS/SC/109).
The draft converted version of the Schedule was prepared by the Secretariat, at the request of
Members, to facilitate the process of negotiations, including the presentation of initial offers.
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1 This document has been prepared, in English only, under the Secretariat's own responsibility and without
prejudice to the positions of Members and to their rights and obligations under the WTO.S/DCS/W/BWA
Page 2BOTSWANA – SCHEDULE OF SPECIFIC COMMITMENTS
Modes of supply: 1)   Cross-border 2)   Consumption abroad 3)   Commercial presence 4)   Presence of natural persons
Sector or Subsector Limitations on Market Access Limitations on National TreatmentAdditional
Commitments
I. HORIZONTAL COMMITMENTS
ALL SECTORS INCLUDEDIN THIS SCHEDULE1),2)  None 1),2) Capital remittances and transfer of funds
require approval of the Bank of Botswana(Central  Bank).Fees payable the Bank of Botswana (CentralBank).
Fees payable to non-resident service supplier
are subject to approval of the Bank ofBotswana.
3) All juridical persons must be registered with
the Registrar of Companies.
All juridical persons are required to have a
licence issued by the relevant authorities.3) The Government does not have a fixed ratio of
equity between foreign and local companies.
But foreign investors are encouraged to enter
into joint ventures with local investors.Juridical persons who specialize in providingservices should be registered in their countriesof origin.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry should
be notified of all sale of business interests,mergers and take-overs.When foreign investors sell their interests inresident companies, locals should be given
priority to purchase such interests.S/DCS/W/BWA
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4) Entry and residence in Botswana of foreign
natural persons is subject to immigration laws,regulations, guidelines and procedures.4) Professional foreign natural persons should be
recognized as such and they should have rightsto practise in their countries of origin.
Employment in Botswana of foreign natural
persons is subject to labour laws, regulations
and procedures.  For a foreign natural personto work in Botswana a residence and workpermit is required.Foreign natural persons shall be employed bycompanies that provide services within
Botswana only as managers, executives,
special technicians and highly qualifiedprofessionals.Investors are required to conform to therequirements of the localization policy.Investors are required to train citizens in order
to enable them to assume senior management
positions over time.
Professionals are required to register with the
appropriate professional body.Professional natural persons should be
recognized and be registered by the appropriatecommittee or council.
II. SECTOR-SPECIFIC COMMITMENTS
1. BUSINESS SERVICES
A. Professional services
d) Architectural services
(CPC 8671)1) Unbound
2) None
3) The foreign company should be a registered
institution and allowed to practise in itscountry of origin.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None
3) The qualifications of foreign professional
employed by the company should berecognized by the appropriate legislationCouncil and in its absence the ArchitectsAssociation of Botswana.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.S/DCS/W/BWA
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e) Engineering services
(CPC 8672)1) Unbound
2) None3) The foreign company should be a registered
institution and allowed to practise in its
country of origin.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None3) The qualifications of foreign professional
employed by the company should be
recognized by the appropriate legislationCouncil and in its absence the BotswanaInstitute of Engineers.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
f) Integrated engineering
services
(CPC 8673)1) Unbound
2) None3) The foreign company should be a registered
institution and allowed to practise in its
country of origin.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None3) The qualifications of foreign professional
employed by the company should be
recognized by the appropriate legislation
Council and in its absence the BotswanaInstitute of Engineers.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
h) Medical and dental
services
(CPC 9312)1) Unbound
2) None3) Foreign-owned hospitals or clinics are
encouraged to enter into joint ventures with
local hospitals and clinics.The service should only be supplied by naturalpersons.
4) Unbound1) Unbound
2) None3) The hospitals and clinics should employ
Botswana nationals as doctors, medical
personnel and supporting staff.The qualifications of foreign natural personsemployed by the hospitals or clinics should berecognized by the Botswana Medical Councilin the Ministry of Health.
4) All medical and dental practitioners should be
registered with the Botswana Medical  Council.S/DCS/W/BWA
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i) Veterinary services
(CPC 932)1) Unbound
2) None3) The services should only be supplied by
natural persons.
4) Unbound1) Unbound
2) None3) The service supplier must meet all residency
requirements.
The qualifications of the service suppliersshould be recognized by the Ministry ofAgriculture.
4) Unbound
j) Services provided by mid-
wives, nurses, physio-therapists and para-medical personnel
(CPC 93191)1) Unbound
2) None3) The services should only be supplied by
natural persons.
4) Unbound1) Unbound
2) None3) The qualifications of the service suppliers
should be recognized by either the BotswanaNursing Council or the Botswana Medical
Council
4) Unbound
k) Other
Specialized medicalservices including forensic
medicine, neuro-surgery,
cardio-thorasic surgery,micro-vascular surgery,plastic surgery, geriatrics,traumatology,anaesthesiology, clinical
immunology and
encology, child psychiatry,physical medicine andintensive care specialist
(CPC 93122)1) Unbound
2) None
3) Only natural persons can supply specialized
medical services.
4) Unbound1) Unbound
2) None
3) The qualifications of suppliers of specialized
medical services should be recognized by theBotswana Medical  Council.
4) Unbound
B. Computer and related
services
a) Consultancy services
related to the installation ofcomputer hardware
(CPC 841)1) Unbound
2) None3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.S/DCS/W/BWA
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b) Software implementation
services
(CPC 842)1) Unbound
2) None3) None
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None3) None
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
c) Data-processing services
(CPC 843)1) Unbound
2) None3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
d) Data-base services
(CPC 844)1) Unbound
2) None3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
e) Other
Maintenance and repair
services of officemachinery and equipmentincluding computers
(CPC 845)1) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
2) None3) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.
2) None3) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
C. Research and development
services
b) Research and experimental
development services ofsocial sciences andhumanities, including law
and economics
(CPC 852)1) Unbound
2) None3) Unbound4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None3) Unbound4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.S/DCS/W/BWA
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D. Real estate services
a) Involving own or leased
property
(CPC 821)1) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
2) None3) Unbound4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.
2) None3) Unbound4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
b) Real estate on a fee or
contract basis(CPC 822)1) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
2) None3) Unbound4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.
2) None3) Unbound4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
F. Other business services
n) Maintenance and repair of
equipment (not includingmaritime vessels, aircraftor other transport
equipment)
(CPC 633, 8861-8866)1) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
2) None3) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) None
2) None
3) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
t) Other
Translation andinterpretation services
(CPC 87905)1) Unbound
2) None
3) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Unbound
2) None
3) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
2. COMMUNICATION
SERVICES
B Courier services
Commercial courier
services, including bypublic transport of self-owned transport1) None
2) None3) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.1) None
2) None3) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.S/DCS/W/BWA
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(CPC 75121) 4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
9. TOURISM AND
TRAVEL-RELATED
SERVICES
A. Hotel and restaurants
including catering
(CPC 641-643)1) None
2) The amount of local and foreign currency
entitled to permanent residents is limited for
each trip and for the whole year by the Bank
of Botswana.
3) The service should be supplied through
commercial presence.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) None
2) Unbound
3) The service supplier should meet all residency
requirements.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
B. Travel agencies and tour
operators1) None
2) None
3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.1) Permanent residents should not purchase tickets
to enable non-residents to visit Botswana and
accept payment outside Botswana.
2) None3) None4) Unbound except as indicated in the Horizontal
Commitments.
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