tourist visa
30 Day Single
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
30 Days
Visa Validity
58 Days
$135
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Emirates Visa for Botswanan Citizens: Application, Fees and Documents
Botswana ordinary passport holders need a visa arranged before travelling to the Emirates. If you are planning a holiday, arrange your Emirates Tourist Visa before departure. Emirates Visa provides an online application service, with document review before submission to immigration. Approval remains the immigration authority’s decision.
Emirates Visa Requirements for Botswana Citizens
Start with your passport: it must remain valid for at least six months from your arrival date. Prepare a clear passport copy, a recent personal photograph, a return or onward ticket, and medical insurance covering your stay in the Emirates.
For applications through our website, also prepare your confirmed accommodation booking. Upload complete, readable documents and enter your name and passport number exactly as printed in your passport. Contact our team before submitting if you will stay with a host rather than in a hotel.
Applying for an Emirates Visa From Gaborone
You can apply online from Gaborone, Francistown, or Maun through the same website. Follow our application process: select your nationality and application country, choose an available visa, complete the form, upload documents, and review the payment details.
If you hold another country’s passport while living in Botswana, select your actual nationality. Tell us separately where you reside and where your journey starts so these details are recorded correctly.
Emirates Visit Visa Options and Fees From Botswana
Our Botswana page lists 30-day and 60-day tourist options, including single and multiple entry. Choose according to your intended stay and whether you plan to leave and re-enter the Emirates. Availability remains subject to your circumstances and immigration approval.
Emirates Visa fees from Botswana depend on the selected option. Review the current price and complete checkout breakdown, including service charges, before paying. Permitted stay and entry validity are different: the deadline for entering the Emirates does not represent how long you may remain after arrival. Follow the dates and conditions on your issued visa.
Emirates Visa Processing Time From Botswana
Our published standard processing estimate is 3–4 working days. Allow time for document review and any additional immigration checks; the estimate does not guarantee approval by your departure date.
After applying through us, use your application number to track your visa status. For help choosing an option or preparing your documents, contact our visa team with your travel dates and passport details.
Visa Options
Type Of Emirates Visa
Your one-stop shop for every Emirates visa application for Botswana Nationals.
Every Emirates visa below is an e-visa: no sticker in your passport and no embassy appointment. Pick by how long you will stay (14, 30, 60 or 90 days), whether you need single or multiple entry, and whether you may want to extend it inside the UAE. The price on each card is the fee for that visa; the full total, service charge included, is shown at checkout before you pay.
Note: one Emirates visa covers all seven emirates. Enter through Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah and travel to Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain on the same visa.
tourist visa
30 Day Multiple
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
30 Days
Visa Validity
58 Days
$350
Apply Visatourist visa
60 Day Inside A2A Visa Extension
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
60 Days
Visa Validity
60 Days
$600
Apply Visatourist visa
30 Day Inside A2A Visa Extension
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
30 Days
Visa Validity
58 Days
$500
Apply Visatourist visa
60 Day Single
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
60 Days
Visa Validity
60 Days
$380
Apply Visatourist visa
60 Day Multiple
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
60 Days
Visa Validity
60 Days
$445
Apply Visatourist visa
7 Days Single
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
7 Days
Visa Validity
60 Days
$100
Apply Visatransit visa
96 Hour Transit
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
96 Hours
Visa Validity
14 Days
$130
Apply Visatransit visa
48 Hour Transit
Processing Time
3-4 Days
Permitted Stay
48 Hours
Visa Validity
14 Days
$110
Apply Visabusiness visa
14 Day Business
Processing Time
1-2 Days
Permitted Stay
14 Days
Visa Validity
58 Days
$120
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Documents Required For Emirates Visa
Documents guidelines and requirements for emirates visa
Note : This visa is valid across all UAE emirates, namely Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain
Passport Must Have
Upload Checklist
- Personal Details Your full name, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date.
- Photo & Signature The passport holder’s photo and signature should be clear and legible.
- Complete Page Visibility The entire bio page should be visible, without glare or cropping.
- Passport Must Have Your passport should have at least 6 months of validity and at least 4 blank pages.
Make sure your passport scan is clear, uncropped, and easy to read.
Photograph Upload Guidelines
- Recent Photograph The photograph must be taken within the last 6 months.
- Clear Face Visibility The face should be clearly visible, front-facing, with a neutral expression.
- Background The background must be plain white or light-colored, without shadows or patterns.
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No Accessories
Sunglasses, caps, hats, or headphones are not allowed.
(Religious headwear is permitted if the face is fully visible.) - Image Quality The image must be clear, high resolution, and free from blur, filters, or glare.
- File Format JPG / JPEG / PNG formats are accepted.
Hotel Ticket Upload Guidelines
- Confirmed Hotel Booking The hotel reservation must be confirmed.
- Guest Name The booking must display the guest name, matching the passport.
- Stay Details Hotel name, address, check-in & check-out dates must be clearly visible.
- Complete Booking Page The full booking details should be visible, without cutting or hiding any information.
- File Format PDF or image format (JPG / PNG) is accepted.
Flight Ticket Upload Guidelines
- Confirmed Ticket Only confirmed flight tickets are accepted (no hold or tentative bookings).
- Passenger Details The ticket must clearly show the passenger name, matching the passport.
- Travel Details Visible Flight number, departure & arrival cities, and travel dates must be visible.
- Readable Document The ticket must be clear and legible, without cropping or distortion.
- File Format PDF or image format (JPG / PNG) is acceptable.
Why Choose Us
A Better Way To File Your Emirates Visa Application
One online form, a document checklist, the full fee up front and an adviser who checks the application before it is filed.
One Online Form
Passport details, documents and payment in about ten minutes; no embassy appointment.
Checked Before Filing
An adviser compares every field with your passport before the application reaches immigration.
Documents Handled Securely
Scans are encrypted, used only for this application, and never passed on.
Track Every Stage
Your application ID shows the stage reached, from document review to decision and download.
Apply From Any Country
Tell us the country you are applying from; the visa options and documents adjust to it.
One Visa, All Seven Emirates
Enter through Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah and travel across the whole UAE on the same visa.
FAQ
All Important Questions Answered here
Quick answers to the questions that come up most during an Emirates visa application.