VISA INFORMATION
BASIC VISA INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS
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Visa applications start at 09:00; Sunday to Thursday.-
Make your visa application in person and at least one week before you proceed to Turkey to avoid any inconvenience.-
The maximum number of visa applicants every day is 40.-
Visa information for different countries may be found here: http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/HomePage.aspxBasic documentations for visa applications are:
For Tourism Visa:
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Application form (http://www.mfa.gov.tr/data/KONSOLOSLUK/visaform.doc ) must be completed with accurate information and signed.-Original passport (must be valid for at least 6 months during the time of application),
-One passport copy,
-NOC (No objection) letter from the sponsor,
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If the applicant is the owner of the company, a copy of his/her trade license is required.-
For children under 18 years old, the NOC letter must be signed by both parents.-Copy of confirmed round trip flight tickets and hotel booking (for all passengers),
-Bank statement for the last three months,
-If the applicant is employed, salary certificate,
-If the applicant is unemployed, the sponsor’s passport copy,
-If the applicant is a maid, the sponsor must be present for the application.
For Business Visa:
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Application form (http://www.mfa.gov.tr/data/KONSOLOSLUK/visaform.doc ) must be completed with accurate information and must be signed.-Original passport (must be valid for at least 6 months during the time of application),
-One passport copy,
-One passport size photo (in color, new and clear),
-NOC (No objection) letter from the sponsor,
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If the applicant is the owner of the company, a copy of his/her trade license is required.-Invitation letter from the Turkish company,
-Copy of confirmed round trip flight tickets and hotel booking (for all passengers)
Countries exempt from visa: Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, Chile, Croatia, Finland, France, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iran, Italy, Islands, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korean Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Libya, Litany, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uruguay, Venezuela, Syria, Uzbekistan.
Countries obtaining visa upon arrival at Turkish border gates: GCC countries, Albania, Austria, Australia, Belorussia, Belgium, Bahamas, Canada, Holland, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Malta, Moldavia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, U.K., Ukraine, U.S.A.
Ordinary Bangladesh, Indian and Pakistan passport holders with a valid Schengen, UK or US visas may get their one month single entry visas at the Turkish border Gates upon their arrival. Fee is EUR15/USD20.
Countries requiring visa issued by the Consulate: Algeria, Cuba, Egypt, India, Iraq, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Palestine, Peru, Thailand, Yemen.
Countries requiring approval from the Turkish authorities in Ankara: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameron, Chad, China, Colombia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Laos, Liberia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Somali, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe passports and all traveler documents, temporary passports.
Visa fees for single entry (in UAE Dirhams): Afghanistan 215, Bangladesh 215, China 215, Algeria 215, Egypt 240, Ethiopia 215, India 215, Indonesia 215, Iraq Free of Charge, Kenya 235, Kuwait 215, Lebanon 215, Libya 215, Maldives 215, Nigeria 250, Pakistan 215, Palestine 215, Philippines 215, Qatar 270, Saudi Arabia 300, Somali 250, Sri Lanka 215, South Africa 230, Sudan 215, Thailand 215, United Arab Emirates 765, Yemen 215.
(If you are going to study or work in Turkey, you must obtain appropriate visa from Turkish diplomatic/consular missions, prior to proceeding to Turkey.)
Adres: World Trade Centre Bld. P.O.Box:9221 Dubai / U.A.E. Tel: 00971-4-3314788 email: turkcons.dubai@mfa.gov.tr
Monday - Friday
08:00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - 15.00
For all matters regarding visas, please contact VFS Global For legal translation and other notary applications such as Power of Attorney (when written or verbal translation to Turkish is needed), kindly contact Ankara Translation and Businessmen Services (04 268 6748)No Consular applications will be possible without an online appointment. Documents that need attestation can be dropped off before 12.00 and picked up the next day during the same time frame.
Holidays 2024
1/1/2024 | 1/1/2024 | New Year's Day |
4/10/2024 | 4/12/2024 | Eid Al Fitr (dates may vary) |
6/16/2024 | 6/19/2024 | Eid Al Adha (dates may vary) |
7/7/2024 | 7/7/2024 | Hijri New Year |
9/16/2024 | 9/16/2024 | Mawlid al-Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet) |
10/29/2024 | 10/29/2024 | Republic Day (National Day of Turkey) |
11/30/2024 | 11/30/2024 | Commemoration Day |
12/2/2024 | 12/3/2024 | UAE National Day |
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