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🇹🇷 Does a Turkish need a visa for the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪?
Yes. Turkish passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Turkish citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the United Arab Emirates or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 29 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Turkey
If you live in Turkey, visas for the United Arab Emirates are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Ankara · 596. Sokak No: 5 · mofaic.gov.ae
- Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Istanbul · mofaic.gov.ae
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
Capital: Abu Dhabi · Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +971
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for the United Arab Emirates's sockets (C, G). Mains voltage differs (the United Arab Emirates: 220 V; Turkey: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering the United Arab Emirates →
Your embassy in the United Arab Emirates
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the United Arab Emirates, contact the embassy of Turkey:
- Embassy of Turkey, Abu Dhabi · Embassy’s Area, W59-02 /1, No:34 · abudhabi-be.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, Dubai · dubai-bk.mfa.gov.tr
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the United Arab Emirates for Turkish passport holders
- 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇴🇲 Oman — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇸🇾 Syria — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa on arrival
The other way round
🇦🇪 Emirati passport holders visiting Turkey: Emirati passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Turkish passport at a glance
All destinations for Turkey passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the United Arab Emirates →
Questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Turkish passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
Does an Emirati need a visa for Turkey?
Emirati passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.