Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa to visit UAE?

Türkiye ordinary passport holders need a pre-approved UAE tourist eVisa before travel. There is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for ordinary passports (the 90-day visa-free exemption applies only to Turkish diplomatic/service passports). A Turkish citizen holding an ordinary (burgundy) passport cannot enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free or get a visa on arrival. While Türkiye and the UAE have a visa exemption agreement, it covers only diplomatic and service/special passports (90 days). Ordinary passport holders must obtain a pre-approved tourist visa (eVisa) before departure. The visa is arranged entirely online through ICP Smart Services, the GDRFA portal, a UAE airline (Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Turkish Airlines), a hotel, or a licensed travel agency acting as sponsor. The standard options are a 30-day tourist visa (single or multiple entry) and a 60-day tourist visa (single or multiple entry); both are valid for 60 days from issue to enter, and the stay is counted from entry. Government fees start at roughly AED 200-300 plus 5% VAT and service charges, with processing typically taking 2-4 working days (express options available). The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Tourist visas can be extended twice for 30 days each through the ICP/GDRFA portals. Always confirm details with an official UAE government source before booking.