How to apply for a Turkey visit visa from Dubai
Turkey is one of the top travel destinations popular with residents living in Dubai for several reasons. The flight from Dubai to Turkey only takes five hours and the country has many cultural, historic and scenic tourist attractions. Additionally, it is one of the most affordable places to visit from the UAE and has attractions and activities to cater to people of all ages. If you are planning a visit to this historic destination, here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a Turkey visit visa from Dubai.
How to apply for a Turkey visa from Dubai
Those travelling to Turkey for recreational purposes will have to either apply for a tourist visa from Dubai. However, if you are visiting friends or family, you will need an additional invitation from them.
You can easily apply for a Turkey visit visa at the Turkish Visa Application Centre in the UAE. Here’s how you can do that.
Select Visa Category
The first step is to visit the Gateway Management Logistics Inc. (outsourced partner of the Embassy of Turkey in the UAE) website and choose the visa you want to apply for.
The visa type will depend on the purpose of your visit. You can choose Touristic Visa from the categories available.
Required Documents
The next step is to gather all the documents. Turkey tourist visa requirements from Dubai include the following.
- Passport (valid for at least six months from the date of travel)
- Copies of entry and exit stamps of the previous visa, if any
- Work/residence permit and Emirates ID in Dubai (valid for at least six months)
- Latest photograph (5×6 dimension against a white background, with the applicant’s face clearly visible)
- Round-trip flight reservations for your intended dates of travel
- Hotel reservations for your intended dates of travel
- A copy of the tenancy contract (Ejari) for your residence in the UAE
- Guarantee letter from the company (for employees) and the company trade licence (for business owners) is also required for those employed in Dubai. For retired individuals, original document of retirement and the amount in the latest pension.
- Up-to-date bank statement (stamped from the bank) for the last three months. The Bank Statement cannot be not older than 10 days at the time of submission of the application. Any other relevant financial documents can also be submitted.
In addition to these, you may also need these documents.
- A copy of any previously issued Turkey visa
- Copies of any Schengen, USA and/or UK visa (current or previously issued)
- Documents to prove dual citizenship, if any
Please note: You will also need travel health insurance for the duration of your visa. The insurance certificate is provided by Gateway. You do not need to purchase it separately.
Documents are required from the inviting person if you are applying for a visit visa.
You also need to obtain documents from your friend or relative in Turkey who is inviting you.
- Petition of invitation (This document should state the purpose of the visit, duration of stay, a guarantee that the invitee will return to his/her country, and contact details)
- Complete identity register copy with complete information of family members and residence
- Bank statements for the last three months
- Occupational document of the inviting person
If your spouse is inviting you to Turkey, you must attach your marriage certificate.
Documents required for minors
In the case of minor applicants, these documents must be submitted aside from those mentioned above.
- If the minor applies alone: Notarised letter of consent signed by parents, copy of passport and UAE residence visa.
- Applies with one accompanying parent: Consent letter of parent remaining in the country, copy of passport and UAE residence visa
- In the case of divorced parents: A letter of consent is required from both parents apart from mentioned documents.
If one of the parents is deceased, their death certificate is required. Applicants can find a full list of requirements on the official website of Gateway Management Logistics Inc.
Note: The visa centre may also ask for additional documents when you submit your application.
Schedule your Appointment
Once you have all your documents in place, you can book an appointment at the Visa Application Centre. This can be done online via the Gateway Management Logistics Inc. website.
You must pay an upfront fee of AED 420 to book the appointment. This includes the Gateway service fee and primetime charges.
Submit your application
On the day of your appointment, you need to visit the VFS Global Turkey application centre in Wafi Mall. This is where you submit all your documents along with your passport.
The relationship manager will fill in your application, provide you with a copy of your travel health insurance and the receipt for your visa fee. A single-entry tourist visa to Turkey costs AED 225.
You will also be required to submit your biometric fingerprints and an additional photo (to be done at the visa application centre).
Once your application is submitted, you can track it online by entering the reference number on your visa fee receipt. You will receive an email confirming your passport has been dispatched from the embassy.
If you signed up for the courier service, your passport would be delivered to your address. Otherwise, you can collect your passport from the visa application centre.
Turkey Visa Application Centre Contact Information
You will be travelling to Turkey from the UAE once you complete the mentioned process. For more information, refer to these details.
- Location: WAFI Mall, Level 3, Umm Hurair 2
- Contact: +971-4-588-9100
FAQS
What is the Turkey visit visa from Dubai price?
The Turkey visit visa cost from Dubai is AED 225 for a single entry. You can contact the visa facility for more information on the cost of Turkey visas from Dubai.
How long does it take to obtain Turkey visit visa from Dubai?
Your Turkey tourist or visit visa will typically be processed within 7 to 14 working days. The process may take longer (up to a month) in some cases, so it is ideal that you start the application process at least four weeks before your travel date.
Want to travel without the hassle of acquiring a visa? Book a trip to visa-free countries for UAE residents. The list includes places like Sri Lanka, Maldives and more.
This wraps our guide on how to apply for a Tukey visit visa or tourist visa from Dubai. The general procedure for applying for other visa categories, such as the Turkey business visa, is pretty simple.
Turkey is one of the best European travel destinations from Dubai. If you are planning to travel to North America, you can also read more about how to apply for a US visa and a Canada visa from Dubai.
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