Turkey (Türkiye) Visa for UAE Residents: e-Visa Online or Sticker Visa via VFS
Your passport decides the route: visa-free, e-Visa with a supporting visa, or a sticker visa at VFS Dubai / Abu Dhabi. We confirm it before you pay. Full service AED 750.
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Validity and stay duration may vary depending on nationality, passport validity, and embassy decision.
Turkey visa from Dubai at a glance
What is the cost of a Turkey visit visa from Dubai?
Government fee: e-Visa fee by nationality, shown in the official portal before card payment; sticker visa: consular fee plus the VFS service charge, paid at the centre. Our service: AED 750 per applicant, exact total quoted first. GlobalVisaShop assistance from AED 750.
Where do UAE residents apply for a Turkey visa?
Visa-free passports (GCC, EU, UK, USA, Malaysia, China from 2 January 2026 and others) need nothing. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Sri Lankan, Filipino and Egyptian (15–45) passports get a 30-day single-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr only with a valid Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit. Without one, and for Nigerian, Kenyan, Ethiopian, Ghanaian and most other African passports, you apply for a sticker visa at the VFS Türkiye centre in Dubai (residents of Dubai, Sharjah, RAK, Ajman, UAQ, Fujairah) or Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi and Al Ain residents). Decision by: the Turkish Consulate General in Dubai or the Embassy in Abu Dhabi for sticker visas; the e-Visa is issued by the official system when the conditions are met.
How long does a Turkey visa take from Dubai?
e-Visa: issued by the system within minutes once the conditions are met (the Ministry quotes about three minutes). Sticker visa: decided by the consulate after your VFS appointment, typically 1–2 weeks; appointments open only within 60 days of travel.
Turkey visa requirements for UAE residents: what documents are needed?
A UAE residence visa is not a supporting visa for the e-Visa. · Egyptian passport holders aged 15–45 must also fly Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, EgyptAir or Air Cairo. · Passport valid 60 days beyond the visa's duration of stay (Law 6458); the Ministry recommends six months. See the full document list further down this page; we check every file before it is submitted.
Checked against mfa.gov.tr Visa Information for Foreigners + VFS Global Türkiye UAE, read 9 Nov 2026. Rules change; we re-verify before every application.
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Turkey (Türkiye) visa for UAE residents: your passport decides the route
Your passport, not your UAE residence visa, decides how you enter Türkiye. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the regime for every nationality; the table groups the passports we see most often in the UAE (mfa.gov.tr, read 9 November 2026).
| Route | Passports (ordinary passports) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Malaysia, Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, UK, all EU and Schengen states, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China (from 2 January 2026); Russia 60 days; Indonesia and Thailand 30 days per visit | Up to 90 days in any 180 unless noted. No visa needed. |
| e-Visa with a supporting visa | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Iraq (ages 15–50), Egypt (ages 15–45), Afghanistan, Yemen, Palestine, Libya (ages 16–45), Senegal, Taiwan | Single-entry e-Visa, 30-day stay, only while you hold a valid Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit. Egyptians aged 15–45 must also fly Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, EgyptAir or Air Cairo. |
| e-Visa, no supporting visa needed | Egypt (under 15 or over 45), Mexico, Vietnam, South Africa, Maldives, Mauritius, Armenia, Fiji, Namibia, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, St Lucia | e-Visa online. 30-day stay for most; Maldives and several Caribbean passports get 90-day multiple entry. |
| Sticker visa at VFS | Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Cameroon, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Eritrea, Myanmar, Bhutan, and every passport in the second row that does not hold a supporting visa | Appointment at the Türkiye Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in Dubai or Abu Dhabi; decided by the Consulate General in Dubai or the Embassy in Abu Dhabi. |
The mistake we fix most often: a UAE residence visa is not a supporting visa. An Indian, Pakistani or Filipino passport holder living in Dubai with no valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit cannot use the e-Visa and applies for a sticker visa at VFS instead. We check this on day one, before you pay anything.
Sticker visa: where UAE residents apply
VFS Global runs the Türkiye centres in the UAE for the Consulate General in Dubai and the Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The Dubai centre accepts only residents of Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah; Abu Dhabi and Al Ain residents must use the Abu Dhabi centre. Both open Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00 (09:00–15:00 in Ramadan). Appointments can be booked only within 60 days of your travel date. Syrian and Sudanese extended-validity passports are not accepted: validity counts only as printed on the biometric page.
e-Visa: the rules that matter
- The e-Visa is only for tourism or business visits. Work, study and family reunion need a visa from the consulate.
- Apply only at evisa.gov.tr, the Ministry's portal (operated since 2026 by DTV, a company of the Foreign Ministry's foundation). Lookalike sites add their own charges; we file on the official system.
- The government fee depends on your nationality and is shown in the portal before you pay by card. The consular fee for a sticker visa, plus the VFS service charge, is paid at the centre. We quote your exact total before you commit.
- Your supporting visa must still be valid on the day you enter Türkiye; an expired one means refusal at the border.
Passport validity
Under Law 6458, article 7.1b, your passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the "duration of stay" of your visa: a 30-day e-Visa needs 90 days of validity on the day you enter, a 90-day visa needs 150. The Ministry recommends six months, and that is what our checklist asks for, with two blank pages.
What our AED 750 service covers
We confirm your route from your passport and supporting documents, file the e-Visa on the official portal or prepare the full sticker-visa file to the consulate's list, book the VFS appointment at the correct centre for your emirate, check every document before submission, and follow the file until the e-Visa is in your inbox or the passport is back in your hand. Decisions rest with the Turkish authorities; no agency can guarantee approval.
Sources: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Visa Information For Foreigners"; VFS Global Türkiye UAE (visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/tur). Both read 9 November 2026. Rules change; we re-verify before every application.
- Eligibility confirmed first — we tell you whether your passport is visa-free, e-Visa eligible or needs a full application before you pay for anything.
- Official forms completed — on the government portal or system, with data matching your passport exactly.
- Appointment or submission handled — booked at the correct centre or mission for your emirate where an appointment is required.
- Document check against the Turkish checklist — residence validity, photos, bank statements and employment proof reviewed before submission.
- Tracked until issued — we follow the file and send you the e-Visa or tell you when the passport is ready.
- Route by passport: visa-free, e-Visa with a supporting visa, e-Visa without conditions, or sticker visa at VFS. See the table above; we confirm yours before you pay.
- Supporting visa for the conditional e-Visa means a valid Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit. A UAE residence visa does not count.
- Egyptian passports aged 15–45: supporting visa plus travel on Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, EgyptAir or Air Cairo.
- Which centre: VFS Dubai for Dubai, Sharjah, RAK, Ajman, UAQ and Fujairah residents; VFS Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain residents. Appointments only within 60 days of travel.
- Passport: valid 60 days beyond the visa's duration of stay by law; six months recommended, two blank pages. Syrian and Sudanese extended-validity passports are not accepted.
- Fees: government e-Visa fee by nationality (shown in the portal), or consular fee plus VFS service charge for a sticker visa. Our AED 750 is a separate service fee.
- Purpose: e-Visa covers tourism and business visits only. Decisions rest solely with the Turkish authorities.
Documents required from you
- Original passport — valid at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with two blank pages — plus a copy of the data page and previous visas.
- UAE residence visa copy and Emirates ID (both sides), valid beyond your return date.
- Recent passport photograph to the mission's specification (white background).
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months, stamped by the bank.
- Employees: salary certificate or NOC from your employer. Self-employed: trade licence.
- Confirmed return flight reservation and hotel booking or host invitation.
- Travel medical insurance for the full trip (mandatory for some destinations, strongly recommended for all).
- Travel itinerary and, where the mission asks for it, a cover letter.
- For minors: birth certificate and consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling.
Documents we provide for you
- Application form completed on the official portal or system
- Appointment confirmation where an appointment is required
- Personalised document checklist for your nationality
- Cover letter and itinerary where required
- Hotel reservation and return flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance, usable for the trip
Turkey Visa FAQs
Can I get a Turkey e-Visa with only my UAE residence visa?+
Turkey visa for UAE residents with an Indian passport: e-Visa or sticker visa?+
What about Pakistani and Filipino passport holders in the UAE?+
Egyptian passport: who can use the e-Visa?+
Where do Abu Dhabi residents apply for a Turkey sticker visa?+
How much is a Turkey visa from Dubai?+
How long is a Turkey visa valid, and how long does it take?+
Which passports always need a sticker visa for Turkey?+
Can I work or study in Turkey on an e-Visa?+
After you apply, follow the decision on our Turkey visa status check page: the reference number you need, what each status means and the normal timelines.
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