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Apply for UAE tourist visas via Botim

Users of the free calling application, Botim may now apply for UAE tourist visas with a starting price of Dh450, Khaleej Times revealed. This is in partnership with the travel website: musafir.com. Customers can apply for single and multiple-entry visas for 30 and 60 days using the Botim app. This will make it easier for UAE expats to bring their family and friends to the country for a short visit. The usual processing period for visa applications on Botim is between 24 and 72 hours. There is an option for "express" applications that can be completed within 24 hours. Also, tourists will be able to use this service to receive free Internet calls, mobile top-ups, recharging services, etc. The action is a part of the steps to make Botim an "ultra" app, which can also be used for visa extension. "The service can also be used by tourists in the country who wish to extend their visas. With musafir.com's extensive experience in the UAE tourist visa processing, the visa applications process will be smooth, efficient, and hassle-free for customers," said Abdallah Abu Shaikh, co-founder, and CEO of Astra Tech, Botim's parent company.

How to apply for a tourist visa in Botim?

Musafir.com provides end-to-end service for the UAE tourist visa service on Botim. The process starts with the visa application form, where users choose "visa service." They will then enter information, submit their application, and make the payment. Through the Botim app, users can monitor the progress of their applications and download a copy of the approved tourist visa. Users can also view their previously submitted applications on the app's transaction history page.

What are the new features of Botim, aside from applying for a tourist visa?

Other recent additions to the app include money transfers, which let users send money to family and friends abroad in collaboration with MoneyGram. There is also a Red Crescent donations tile that allows users to donate to individuals impacted by the Turkey and Syria earthquake. Botim is free to all. However, users can enhance their experience by purchasing a subscription membership called Botim VIP. Users can benefit from HD calling, an ad-free environment, improved call quality optimization, a VIP profile badge, and beta access to new services. Even after it is relaunched, the app's 90 million active users will continue to use free calls. KD/Expat Media
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