Dubai Visa for Citizens of Botswana: All Dubai Visa Types

Usually, yes. When the Dubai leg and the onward leg are on different bookings, you normally collect your bags and check in again, which means going through UAE immigration. A Botswana passport needs a visa approved before travel for that. A 48-hour transit visa covers most self-transfers. Apply with us before leaving Gaborone so the approval is ready for check-in in Johannesburg as well.

Yes. A 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa suits a short stop before a study destination, provided your onward flight is booked within that window. Keep your student visa for India or Malaysia ready, as the airline checks it before departure. If you only change planes airside, a visa is not usually needed, but we still recommend a pre-arranged transit visa in case your connection is delayed.

On one ticket, bags are normally checked through to your final airport and you stay airside. On separate tickets, you usually collect your luggage in Dubai and check it in again, which requires leaving the airport and holding an approved UAE visa. Check your booking before travel. If there is any doubt, apply with us for a transit visa so a baggage problem does not leave you stuck in the terminal.

It works well when the family is on the way somewhere else and the Dubai stay is four days or less, with onward flights already booked. Each person, including children, needs their own approval. If you want to stay longer, or Dubai is the actual destination, a tourist visa is more suitable. Share your flight dates with us and we will recommend the right visa for each family member.