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Türkiye visa for UAE residents

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

No, UAE residence does not change the rule for Türkiye: your passport decides.

  • Indian passportConditionalVisa required. e-Visa (single entry, valid one month) only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.
  • Pakistani passportConditionalVisa required. One-month single-entry e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.
  • Filipino passportConditionalVisa required. 30-day single-entry e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of TürkiyeReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. By passport
  3. Who qualifies
  4. How to apply from the UAE
  5. Fees
  6. Processing time
  7. Documents
  8. Indian, Pakistani, Filipino
  9. FAQ
  10. Sources

Türkiye rules for UAE residents, by passport

PassportWith UAE residenceConditionsSource
IndianConditional30 days, single entry1Visa required. e-Visa (single entry, valid one month) only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye
PakistaniConditional30 days, single entry1Visa required. One-month single-entry e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye
FilipinoConditional30 days, single entry1Visa required. 30-day single-entry e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye

Who qualifies through UAE residence

UAE residence alone doesn't open a route into Türkiye: the rules below depend on your passport, or on a visa or residence permit of another country.

  • Indian passport: Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa; with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit they can get a one-month single-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if they meet certain conditions.

    India: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels to Türkiye up to 90 days. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they meet certain conditions.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye · checked

  • Pakistani passport: Pakistani ordinary passport holders need a visa; with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit they can get a one-month single-entry e-Visa.

    Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one month single entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye · checked

  • Filipino passport: Filipino ordinary passport holders need a visa; with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit they can get a 30-day single-entry e-Visa.

    Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa. Holders of such passports may obtain their 30-day single-entry e-visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they have a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye · checked

  • The e-Visa is valid only for tourism or business trips.

    Please note that e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye · checked

How to apply from the UAE

  • Travellers who need a sticker visa apply through the Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa (www.visa.gov.tr) and then at a Turkish consular office; eligible applicants are sent to the e-Visa system.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye · checked

  • Indian passport: In the UAE, sticker visa applications are made in person at the VFS Global centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai; the embassy and consulate do not accept them directly.

    Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Dubai · checked

Fees

Not stated by the official sources we read.

Processing time

Documents for UAE residents

Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports

Indian passport

Conditional Visa required. e-Visa (single entry, valid one month) only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.

Without UAE residence: Indian passport → Türkiye.

Pakistani passport

Conditional Visa required. One-month single-entry e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.

Every destination for this passport: Pakistan passport.

Filipino passport

Conditional Visa required. 30-day single-entry e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit; a UAE residence permit does not count. Otherwise a sticker visa through visa.gov.tr and a Turkish mission.

Every destination for this passport: Philippines passport.

FAQ

Can I go to Türkiye with an UAE residence visa?

Not on residence alone: UAE residence does not change the rule. Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports: conditional; the table above gives the conditions.

Can UAE residents get a visa on arrival?

Not on the official pages we read. Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports: conditional.

How much is the Türkiye visa fee for UAE residents?

Not stated by the official sources we read.

Can I apply online?

Travellers who need a sticker visa apply through the Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa (www.visa.gov.tr) and then at a Turkish consular office; eligible applicants are sent to the e-Visa system. Indian passport: Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa; with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit they can get a one-month single-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr if they meet certain conditions.

How long is the waiting time from Dubai?

The ministry gives no processing time but recommends applying at least one month before travel.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye: rules for UAE residents and length of staymfa.gov.tr · checked
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye: applying from the UAE, processing time and documentsmfa.gov.tr · checked
  3. Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Dubai: applying from the UAEdubai-bk.mfa.gov.tr · checked

More destinations: visa-free countries for UAE residents · Türkiye entry rules by nationality · all guides for UAE residents.

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