United Arab Emirates for citizens of Botswana

🔑 How to enter to United Arab Emirates from Botswana

To enter United Arab Emirates, Botswana citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to United Arab Emirates, check whether your Botswana passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering United Arab Emirates and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Botswana passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Botswana passport.

✅ Requirements for Botswana citizens to visit United Arab Emirates with tourist visa

• Botswana citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to United Arab Emirates. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Botswana citizens on the territory of United Arab Emirates is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to United Arab Emirates.

A Emirati tourist visa is required for Botswana citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to United Arab Emirates, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Emirati tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for United Arab Emirates tourist visa from Botswana

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Botswana require a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates?

   Botswana citizens do not need a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates.

2. What happens if a Botswana passport holder stays in United Arab Emirates longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to United Arab Emirates is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to United Arab Emirates is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Botswana need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter United Arab Emirates without a visa?

   Emirati immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Botswana citizens to enter United Arab Emirates without a visa?

   Botswana citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in United Arab Emirates.

5. Can Botswana work or study during the visa-free stay in United Arab Emirates?

   The United Arab Emirates visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in United Arab Emirates Botswana citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.