Turkish citizens (Türk vatandaşları) planning a trip to Dubai need a UAE tourist visa — known in Turkish as Dubai vizesi or BAE vizesi — arranged before departure. The entire process is online; no embassy visit or consulate appointment in Istanbul or Ankara is needed. At Apply Dubai Visa we process Turkish applications without requiring an air ticket or hotel booking — you can book flights and accommodation after your visa is approved, protecting you from losing money on non-refundable reservations.
Do Turkish Citizens Need a Visa for Dubai?
Yes — Turkish citizens travelling on an ordinary (bordo) passport must hold a valid UAE visa before arrival. Dubai does not offer visa-on-arrival to Turkish ordinary passport holders. Turkish nationals with a Special (yeşil — green) passport can enter the UAE visa-free for up to 90 days per visit. Service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passports also carry full exemptions.
| Turkish Passport Type | Colour | Dubai / UAE Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary passport | Bordo (maroon) | Visa required before travel |
| Special passport (özel pasaport) | Yeşil (green) | Visa-free — up to 90 days |
| Service passport | Gri (grey) | Visa exemption applies |
| Diplomatic passport | Siyah (black) | Visa exemption applies |
Turkish Passport Types and UAE Entry Rules
Ordinary Passport (Bordo Pasaport)
The majority of Turkish travellers hold the standard maroon passport. A UAE tourist visa must be arranged online before departure — you cannot obtain one at Dubai airport on arrival.
Green Passport — Visa-Free Entry (Yeşil / Özel Pasaport)
Turkish citizens with a Special (green) passport enjoy visa-free access to the UAE for stays up to 90 days. This is one of the most valuable travel benefits of the green passport — simply present it at Dubai airport immigration, no prior visa arrangement needed. The 90-day allowance resets after leaving the UAE. Confirm with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs that your green passport eligibility remains current before travel.
Service and Diplomatic Passports
Holders of grey (service) and black (diplomatic) Turkish passports are exempt from UAE visa requirements for official travel. Confirm with your issuing authority whether your mission falls within the exemption scope.
Dubai Visa Types for Turkish Citizens
Turkish ordinary passport holders can choose from several UAE visa options. For a standard holiday, the 30-day Dubai visa is the most popular. Longer trips — covering Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates — suit the 60-day Dubai visa. Frequent visitors should consider the multiple-entry visa, which allows multiple entries within the validity period. If your travel date is under 48 hours away, the express Dubai visa (12–24 hours) is the safest choice.
Dubai Visa Cost for Turkish Citizens 2026
All fees below are in AED with Turkish Lira (TRY) equivalents at approximately 1 AED ≈ 12.8 TRY (rates fluctuate — verify before travel). The GDRFA government fee of AED 250 is included; our agency service fee is AED 150.
| Visa Type | Stay | Fee (AED) | Approx. (TRY) | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Entry — 14 Days | 14 days | AED 375 | ≈ TRY 4,800 | 2–3 working days |
| Single Entry — 30 Days | 30 days | AED 400 | ≈ TRY 5,120 | 2–3 working days |
| Single Entry — 60 Days | 60 days | AED 600 | ≈ TRY 7,680 | 2–3 working days |
| Express — 30 Days | 30 days | AED 520 | ≈ TRY 6,656 | 12–24 hours |
| Express — 60 Days | 60 days | AED 850 | ≈ TRY 10,880 | 12–24 hours |
| Multiple Entry — 30 Days | 30 days | AED 800 | ≈ TRY 10,240 | 2–3 working days |
| Multiple Entry — 60 Days | 60 days | AED 1,200 | ≈ TRY 15,360 | 2–3 working days |
| Child (with parent) | Same as parent | AED 0 — Free | Free | Same as parent |
Price comparison: Our 30-day visa at AED 400 (~$109) is around 13% cheaper than leading competitors charging $125 for the same visa. Our 60-day visa at AED 600 (~$163) is up to 26% cheaper than the $220 charged elsewhere. You get a DTCM-licensed service, 2–3 working day processing, and no requirement for flight tickets or hotel bookings — at a lower price.
Which visa type is right for Turkish travellers?
Choose 30-day single entry for a standard city break. Upgrade to 60 days if you plan to explore multiple emirates or want flexibility. The multiple-entry option suits Turkish business visitors or those doing a side trip to Oman or Bahrain and returning to Dubai. Departing within 48 hours? Book the express visa — same entry rights, faster processing at a small premium.
Dubai Visa Documents for Turkish Citizens
Turkish applicants are not required to provide a bank statement, salary slip, employment letter, flight ticket, or hotel booking when applying through us. Book those after your visa arrives — no risk of losing money on non-refundable reservations. The only documents needed are:
- Passport scan: Clear colour scan of your Turkish passport bio page (the photo page). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended travel date.
- Passport photograph: Recent colour photo, plain white or light background, full face clearly visible, no heavy shadows or glare.
- Personal details: Name, date of birth, and passport number exactly as printed in your passport — one digit wrong causes delays.
No bank statement. No flight ticket. No hotel booking required. This is the complete document list for standard Turkish applicants — passport and photo only.
How to Apply for Dubai Visa from Turkey
The process is fully online and takes less than 10 minutes to submit. No trip to any visa application centre, embassy, or consulate in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, or any other Turkish city is needed.
- Choose your visa type: Select 30-day, 60-day, express, or multiple-entry based on your travel plan and dates.
- Upload documents: Passport scan and photograph — the complete requirement for Turkish applicants. No ticket or hotel booking needed.
- Enter personal details: Fill in your information exactly as shown on your Turkish passport. Double-check the passport number digit by digit.
- Pay securely online: All major cards accepted. The price shown is all-inclusive — no hidden fees added at checkout.
- Receive updates: We send processing updates via WhatsApp and email. Standard processing: 2–3 working days. Express: 12–24 hours.
- Download your e-visa: Your UAE visa arrives by email as a PDF. Save it to your phone and print a copy — present it at Dubai airport on arrival.
Dubai Airport Smart Gate: Turkish passport holders who have previously registered biometrics at a UAE port of entry may be eligible for Smart Gate automated immigration at Terminal 3, bypassing the standard queue. First-time visitors are directed to a staffed immigration counter.
Direct Flights from Turkey to Dubai
Turkey has excellent direct flight connections to Dubai, making the UAE one of the most accessible destinations from Turkish cities.
- Turkish Airlines (THY): Multiple daily direct flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dubai International (DXB). Flight time is approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
- Pegasus Airlines: Budget-friendly direct flights from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to Dubai — a popular low-cost option for Turkish travellers.
- flydubai: Direct routes connecting Dubai to Istanbul (IST), Ankara Esenboğa (ESB), Antalya (AYT), and Gaziantep (GZT).
- Emirates: Daily flights from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai International (DXB).
Travellers from Izmir (ADB), Trabzon (TZX), Konya, and Bursa connect through Istanbul — total journey time is typically 5–7 hours including connection.
Dubai Transit Visa for Turkish Passport Holders
Turkish travellers stopping over in Dubai on the way to another destination can apply for a transit visa instead of a tourist visa. A 48-hour transit visa allows you to exit the airport and explore Dubai for up to two days. A 96-hour transit visa is available for longer layovers of up to four days. Both require a confirmed onward flight and are not extendable — you must depart within the permitted period.
Turkish Airlines passengers on a through-ticket transiting Dubai airside without leaving the airport do not need a transit visa for the connection.
Can Turkish Children Travel to Dubai for Free?
Yes. Children travelling with a parent or guardian on the same application are issued a Dubai visa at zero cost — AED 0. The child’s visa carries the same duration and type as the parent’s. Every child must have their own valid Turkish passport — children cannot be included on a parent’s passport.
For families with multiple children, all children on the same application pay no visa fees, making Dubai an excellent value family destination for Turkish families.
Turkish Citizens Living Abroad Applying for Dubai Visa
Turkish citizens residing outside Turkey — including large diaspora communities in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Belgium, Sweden, and Australia — apply for a Dubai visa the same way, from wherever they live. There is no requirement to apply from Turkey.
Germany is home to the largest Turkish diaspora community globally, with over 3 million Turkish citizens and descendants. Turks in Germany, the UK, France, and the Netherlands apply entirely online using their Turkish passport — the country of residence has no bearing on eligibility or processing time. The visa is issued to the Turkish passport regardless of where the application is submitted from.
If you hold Turkish nationality alongside another country’s residency permit or long-term visa, apply using your Turkish passport. The process and document requirements are identical to applicants based in Turkey.
Why Do Turkish Visa Applications Get Rejected?
Dubai visa rejections for Turkish applicants are uncommon but do happen. The most frequent reasons are:
- Blurry or incomplete passport scan: The bio page must be fully visible with all text readable. Cropped or low-resolution scans are the leading cause of rejections.
- Passport expiring within 6 months: If your Turkish passport expires in less than 6 months from your planned travel date, renew it before applying.
- Incorrect personal details: A single wrong digit in the passport number creates a data mismatch that triggers a rejection flag.
- Previous UAE overstay on record: Any prior overstay of a UAE visa — even by one day — creates a flag on the GDRFA system. Clear outstanding fines before reapplying.
- Applying too close to departure: Standard processing takes 2–3 working days. Apply at least 4–5 days before travel to allow buffer time for any document queries.
Applying through a DTCM-licensed agency (Licence No. 1418453) with a pre-submission document check significantly reduces rejection risk compared to direct applications.
Is There a Grace Period After My Dubai Visa Expires?
No formal grace period exists for UAE tourist visas. Once your visa expires, you are in overstay from the very next day. UAE immigration does not provide an automatic buffer — if your 30-day visa expires on a Saturday, you must have departed by Friday.
If you need more time in the UAE, apply for a visa extension before expiry — not on the last day. Extensions are available and far cheaper than the overstay fines that accumulate daily from day one.
Extending a Dubai Visa
Dubai tourist visas can typically be extended once for an equivalent additional period — a 30-day visa can be extended by a further 30 days, for example. The extension must be applied for before the current visa expires. Extension fees apply. Apply Dubai Visa can arrange the extension on your behalf — contact us via WhatsApp well before your expiry date to avoid any gap.
Dubai Visa Overstay Fines for Turkish Citizens
Overstaying a Dubai visa costs AED 50 per day from the first day after expiry, plus a one-time exit processing fee of AED 100. This accumulates fast — a 10-day overstay results in AED 600 in fines before you can board your flight home.
All overstay fines must be paid in full at Dubai airport before departure processing is completed. Outstanding fines from any previous UAE visit will block approval of a new visa application. The sensible alternative is to apply for an extension before your current visa expires.
What Else Do Turkish Travellers Ask?
Does a Turkish citizen need a hotel booking to apply for a Dubai visa?
No. At Apply Dubai Visa, Turkish citizens do not need to provide a hotel booking when applying. Book your accommodation after your visa is issued — this protects you from non-refundable hotel costs during processing. Most competitors require confirmed bookings upfront; we do not.
Do Turkish citizens need an air ticket to apply for a Dubai visa?
Not with us. Apply Dubai Visa processes Turkish applications without a flight ticket. Book your flights after your visa is approved. This removes the financial risk of purchasing non-refundable tickets before visa confirmation.
Is a bank statement required for Turkish citizens?
No. Turkish citizens are not required to submit a bank statement, salary slip, or proof of employment. The only documents needed are a passport scan and a photograph.
How long does a Dubai visa take from Turkey?
Standard processing takes 2–3 working days (Friday and Saturday are UAE weekend days and are not counted). Express processing takes 12–24 hours. WhatsApp and email updates are sent throughout.
Does a Turkish green passport holder need a Dubai visa?
No. Turkish citizens holding the Special (yeşil — green) passport can enter the UAE visa-free for up to 90 days per visit. No prior visa application is needed — simply travel with your green passport.
How do Turkish citizens in Istanbul apply for a Dubai visa?
Istanbul applicants apply entirely online — no visit to any office, embassy, or visa centre is required. Submit your passport scan and photo, and your Dubai e-visa arrives by email within 2–3 working days.
How do Turkish citizens in Ankara apply for a Dubai visa?
Ankara residents apply the same way — fully online, no physical visit needed anywhere. flydubai operates a direct Ankara Esenboğa (ESB) to Dubai route, so once your visa is approved, you can fly direct without connecting through Istanbul.
Dubai visa from Izmir — processing time and process
Izmir applicants receive the same processing times as all Turkish citizens — 2–3 working days standard, 12–24 hours express. There is no processing delay based on location within Turkey. Izmir (ADB) connects to Dubai via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines and Pegasus.
Can Turkish citizens in Antalya apply for a Dubai visa?
Yes. Antalya residents apply online with no local office visit required. flydubai operates a direct Antalya (AYT) to Dubai (DXB) route — once your visa is approved, you can fly direct from Antalya without a Istanbul connection.
Dubai visa for Turkish citizens in Bursa
Bursa residents apply entirely online. Once your Dubai visa is approved, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus connect Bursa travellers to Dubai via Istanbul — typically a 5–6 hour total journey.
Can Turkish citizens in Gaziantep apply for a Dubai visa?
Yes. Gaziantep residents apply online. flydubai operates a direct Gaziantep (GZT) to Dubai (DXB) route — one of the most convenient Turkish cities for a direct Dubai trip once your visa is in hand.
Can I visit Abu Dhabi with a Dubai visa?
Yes. A UAE visa permits entry to all seven UAE emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. There are no internal border checks between emirates once you have entered the UAE.
What are the Dubai overstay fines for Turkish citizens?
AED 50 per day from day one of overstay, plus a one-time exit fee of AED 100. A 7-day overstay costs AED 450 in fines — all paid at Dubai airport before departure. Outstanding fines block future visa approvals.
Is the Dubai visa open for Turkish citizens in 2026?
Yes. The Dubai visa is fully open for Turkish citizens in 2026 with no restrictions or additional requirements. Ordinary passport holders apply for a standard tourist visa; green passport holders enter visa-free. UAE-Turkey relations remain strong and there are no nationality-based barriers for Turkish applicants.