UAE Visa for Turkish Citizens: Passport Rules & Online Application
Planning to visit Dubai or Abu Dhabi with a Turkish passport? Your entry requirements depend primarily on your passport category, not the city you fly from. This English-language guide explains the usual visa route for ordinary Turkish passport holders, how to prepare an application and what to check if you live outside Türkiye.
Do Turkish Citizens Need a Visa for the UAE?
Ordinary (burgundy) Turkish passport holders generally need a UAE visa arranged before travel. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic passports as visa-exempt for eligible visits of up to 90 days. Always check the current conditions and purpose of travel.
Ordinary (Burgundy) Passport
Arrange the appropriate UAE entry permission in advance. Do not assume a tourist visa will be issued on arrival.
Review application options →Special, Service & Diplomatic Passports
Exemption provisions may apply to eligible passport holders. Always confirm the allowed visit period and purpose with an official source.
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs →Applying with a Turkish Passport While Living Abroad
If you are a Turkish citizen residing in the UK, Germany, another European country or a Gulf country, confirm your UAE entry eligibility using your Turkish nationality and passport type. A foreign residence permit is supporting context; it does not automatically replace UAE entry permission.
Travel from the UK
If you hold UK BRP or eVisa immigration status, use our dedicated guide for Turkish passport holders in the UK. It covers the residency-specific questions separately.
Turkish passport + UK residence guide →Travel from elsewhere
Apply based on your passport and your chosen UAE visa category. Additional evidence of legal residence or your departure country may be requested during review.
General document requirements →UAE Tourist Visa Options for Turkish Passport Holders
These are service options to review, not a guarantee of availability for every traveller. Confirm the entry count, allowable stay and individual eligibility before payment.
Short trip option, where available for the traveller’s profile.
$140View option → Holiday / family visit30-Day UAE VisaFor eligible tourists planning a standard short stay.
$165View option → Longer visit60-Day UAE VisaFor travellers who need a longer eligible visit.
$180View option →Existing service prices preserved; these are private assisted-application prices, not standalone government charges. Multiple-entry services start at $259 and transit services at $100, where offered. Final availability and totals are confirmed before checkout.
Tourist, Family Visit, Business or Transit: Which UAE Entry Route Applies?
Visa labels and permitted activities matter more than the city where you apply. Ordinary Turkish passport holders should choose the entry permission that matches their plans.
Holiday or visit to family
A 30- or 60-day tourist option may suit sightseeing, visiting relatives or staying with friends. The entry count and permitted duration depend on the visa actually issued.
Explore tourist options →Business meetings or exhibitions
For an eligible short business visit, check the purpose permitted on the chosen entry visa. A visitor permission does not authorise taking paid employment in the UAE.
Check eligibility →48- or 96-hour transit
A pre-arranged transit visa may be needed when you plan to leave the airport during a UAE stopover and have no visa exemption. Official UAE guidance describes single-entry 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas that cannot be extended.
Read official transit rules →Work, study or residence
Employment and student residence arrangements are different from ordinary tourist visas and typically depend on the appropriate employer, institution or sponsoring route. Do not use a tourist visa as permission to work.
Compare visa categories →Documents Commonly Requested for a Turkish Passport UAE Visa
Exact requirements vary with visa type and immigration assessment. Be prepared to provide the following when applicable.
- Turkish passport bio page
Clear colour scan; commonly at least six months of validity at UAE entry. - Recent portrait photo
Clean, front-facing photo meeting the application specifications. - Travel itinerary
Proposed dates and return or onward travel details, if requested. - Accommodation or host information
Hotel or host address if requested for your visa route. - Current residence evidence
If applying while living outside Türkiye, your residence document may be requested. - Additional supporting documents
Authorities may ask for further information before deciding.
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa with a Turkish Passport
Confirm eligibility
Check your passport category, nationality and trip purpose.
Choose an option
Select the stay duration and entry count suitable for your trip.
Enter passport details
Copy your legal name, dates and passport number accurately.
Upload documents
Submit readable scans and any requested supporting material.
Review and submit
Check the final amount and details before payment.
Check the issued visa
If approved, verify validity and stay conditions before flying.
What About UAE Visa Fees and Processing Times?
Our listed 14-, 30- and 60-day assisted-application options are $140, $165 and $180 respectively. These are DubaiVisa.com assisted-application prices, not standalone UAE government fees. Transit and multiple-entry routes have separate prices. Checkout confirms the applicable total. Processing varies by visa route and immigration review; no approval or completion time is guaranteed.
For Turkish-lira pricing guidance, see our Turkish visa fee guide.
FAQs: UAE Entry with a Turkish Passport
Do Turkish citizens get a UAE visa on arrival?
Ordinary Turkish passport holders should generally arrange the required UAE visa before travel. Other Turkish passport categories can qualify under different exemption rules.
Can I enter Dubai with a Turkish passport and UK residence permit?
Your UK residence status does not by itself establish visa-free UAE entry. Confirm your visa route using your Turkish passport and consult the separate UK-resident Turkish traveller guide.
Is a Dubai visa valid for Abu Dhabi too?
A valid UAE visitor visa generally allows travel between the emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, subject to the visa terms and entry rules.
Can I apply for a UAE visa from outside Türkiye?
Depending on the visa route and your eligibility, online applications may be made while residing abroad. You may be asked to provide proof of lawful residence or additional travel documents.
Does payment guarantee visa approval?
No. Neither payment nor document submission guarantees visa issuance, processing time or admission. The relevant UAE authorities make the final decision.
Where can I read the Turkish-language guidance?
See our Türk vatandaşları için Dubai vizesi page for a Turkish-language explanation of the application process.
Do I need a UAE transit visa to leave Dubai airport?
If you are not eligible for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival, a pre-arranged entry or transit visa may be required to pass immigration during a stopover. The UAE provides eligible 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas; check airline sponsorship and onward-travel requirements.
Can I work in Dubai with a tourist visa?
No. A tourist visa is not permission to take paid employment. Work and residence arrangements require the relevant legal permission.
Check Your UAE Visa Route Before You Fly
Use the passport you will travel with, select your intended trip and review the eligible options before submitting.
DubaiVisa.com is an independent private visa assistance service operated by Al Hadaf Tourism LLC (DTCM 589515), not the UAE government. Visa approval, timing and final entry are controlled by the relevant authorities.
