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United Arab Emirates visa for Turkish citizens

Passport Turkey
Destination United Arab Emirates

Turkey passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement
e-Visa
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

How to apply

Checked November 2026

⚠️ The UAE government portal advises checking that travel agents are genuine before paying or sending documents, and offers verification through UAE embassies. Use only the official links below.

Official route

UAE tourist visa / entry permit (applied online via ICP or GDRFA Dubai, or through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed agent); also a 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa

Fee
Varies by visa type and issuing channel
Valid for
Depends on type; 5-year multiple-entry option available to all nationalities
Stay
Short-term visas per permit; the 5-year visa allows 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
Processing
Varies by channel
Apply
Must be issued before travel (UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas)
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At the border

  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
  • UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas; visa-required travellers apply online through ICP or GDRFA Dubai, or via a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed travel agent.
  • The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa requires a bank balance of USD 4,000 (or equivalent) over the past six months, UAE-valid health insurance and a return or onward ticket.
  • GCC residents need an eVisa before arrival: 30 days' stay, extendable once, with GCC residency valid for at least 1 year and a passport valid 6 months.

Official source: UAE Government portal (u.ae) / Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) · Not yet confirmed officially: voa.fee and voa.stay: visa-on-arrival country list, stay length (30 or 90 days) and cost not shown on the page read, evisa.fee: short-term tourist visa fees by channel, recentChanges: none confirmed on the official pages read

What Turkey passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
  2. Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
  3. Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Turkey is one of 110 passports in the “e-visa” group for the United Arab Emirates. See the full United Arab Emirates visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Turkey passport holders

The United Arab Emirates is one of 23 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Turkey passport, which ranks #36 worldwide with a mobility score of 115. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 35 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Azerbaijan Visa-free 90 days
Brunei Visa-free 30 days
Georgia Visa-free 360 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Iran Visa-free 90 days
Japan Visa-free 90 days
Jordan Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 90 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 90 days
Mongolia Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the Turkey passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Turkey passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Turkish citizens apply for the United Arab Emirates visa online?

Yes. Turkey passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to the United Arab Emirates, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Turkey?

United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.

United Arab Emirates visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you book.