🇦🇪United Arab Emirates Visa

Turkish travellers on an ordinary (burgundy) passport need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, but there's no consulate queue involved: the whole thing is handled online as an e-visa. Sort it out before you fly and you're set for Dubai's skyline or a desert run into the dunes.

Ordinary (Burgundy)

e-Visa — 30 days

BAE umuma mahsus (bordo) pasaporttan vize ister; vizesiz giriş yoktur, seyahatten önce e-vize alınması gerekir. İnternetten veya uçtuğunuz havayolu (THY, Pegasus, Emirates) aracılığıyla başvurulur, genelde 1-3 iş gününde çıkar. Standart turist e-vizesi 30 gün (60 günlük seçenek de var). Pasaport girişten sonra en az 6 ay geçerli olmalı.

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Special (Green)

Visa-Free — 90 days

Green passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Service (Grey)

Visa-Free — 90 days

Gray passport holders can enter without a visa.

Diplomatic (Black)

Visa-Free — 90 days

Black passport holders can enter without a visa.

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Cities to Visit in United Arab Emirates

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Holders of an ordinary (burgundy) Turkish passport need a visa to enter. The upside is that it's an e-visa, so you apply entirely online and receive the approval digitally without setting foot in a consulate.

How do I get the UAE e-visa?

You apply online through the official portal at smartservices.icp.gov.ae, uploading your passport details and the required documents. Since processing times and fees can shift depending on how busy the system is, it's worth confirming the current details straight from the official site before you travel.

Which passports enter the UAE without a visa?

Holders of special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passports enter visa-free and can stay up to 90 days. The visa requirement applies only to the ordinary burgundy passport.