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Consulate General of UAE in Istanbul, Turkey

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Consulate General of UAE in Istanbul, Turkey, located at Konaklar Mah, Meşeli Sok No:11, 4.Levent, Beşiktaş. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Konaklar Mah, Meşeli Sok No:11, 4.Levent, Beşiktaş
    34330 Istanbul
    Turkey

  • Telephone

    +90 212 317 9257

  • Fax

    +90 212 278 0570

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 11:06 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Consulate General of UAE in Istanbul, Turkey

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 Flag of Turkey
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Victory Day: August 30 Flag of Turkey

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Turkish passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Arab Emirates.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United Arab Emirates without a visa. The most common types of United Arab Emirates visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Employment visa
  • Residence visa
  • Student visa
  • Retirement visa for UAE residents
  • Patient entry permit
  • Transit visa

Head of Mission

Saeed Abdulwahid Khamis R Saqer Almuhairi, Consul General

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30 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 30 days: Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Vatican City, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Russia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Ukraine, Mauritius, China, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

90 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: South Korea, Argentina, Bahamas, Solomon Islands, and Nauru.

90 days visa (non-extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a non-extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Liechtenstein, and Czech Republic.

Transit visa

UAE Transit visas are either for 48 hours or 96 hours. 48 hours Transit visa is issued free of charge. UAE based-airlines can arrange a transit visa before your journey.

UAE work permit

The sponsoring UAE employer needs to apply to MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) for the work permit. MoHRE issues work permits. The employer will send the work permit to the employee. The work permit holder can enter the UAE for employment, but that work permit is valid for two months only. Within the scope of 60 days employee and employer have to arrange to get the employee's UAE Resident Identity (Emirates ID) Card, and Labour Card and stamping the UAE Residence visa. For more information please visit https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/home.aspx.

Tourist Visa and Visit Visa

A tourist visa allows individuals to visit the UAE for tourism purposes. It is usually valid for a short duration, such as 30 days, and can be extended for an additional fee.
Visit visas are available for family visits or longer stays in the UAE. They are typically valid for 90 days and can be extended for an additional 90 days.

Employment Visa

This visa is required for individuals who have obtained a job offer and will be working in the UAE. The employer typically sponsors the visa application.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Turkey

Besides Consulate General of UAE in Istanbul, Turkey, United Arab Emirates also has 1 representation in the following city of Turkey:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United Arab Emirates in Turkey

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Turkey in United Arab Emirates

Turkey has 2 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 11 November 2025 at 09:20 AM (EST).

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