Middle East
Turkey visa
Istanbul
Turkey offers quick tourist visa processing, with single and multiple-entry options depending on nationality and travel history.
- 3-5 working daysTypical processing
- 30-180 daysTypical validity
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the embassy and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photographs to embassy specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Turkey may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Common questions about Turkey visas
- What should I know before applying for a Turkey visa from the UAE?
- Turkey offers quick tourist visa processing, with single and multiple-entry options depending on nationality and travel history.
- How long does a Turkey visa take to process?
- 3-5 working days. That figure is indicative — the embassy sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. We track the application through to collection and tell you where it stands.
- How long is a Turkey visa valid for?
- 30-180 days. Validity is decided by the embassy and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
- What documents do I need for a Turkey visa from the UAE?
- Most Turkey applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photographs to embassy specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary — Turkey may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
- How much does a Turkey visa cost from the UAE?
- We do not publish a headline price for Turkey visas. Fees depend on the visa type, the embassy's own charges and the processing speed you choose, so we quote per application once we know your nationality, residency and travel dates. Send us those details and you get an exact figure before anything is submitted.
Guides for Turkey
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