Turkey is a nation straddling eastern Europe and western Asia with cultural connections to ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Cosmopolitan Istanbul, on the Bosphorus Strait, is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia, with its soaring dome and Christian mosaics, the massive 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkap? Palace, former home of sultans. Ankara is Turkey’s modern capital.

Tourist Visa required Documents:

1. Application form signed by the applicant.
2. Passport with at least 6 months validity, and copies of entry and exit seal/stamps of previously obtained visas, if any.
3. Emirates identity card, and a resident/work permit with at least 6 months validity.
4. Current biometric photo (with a white background, taken in the last 6 months, with the face clearly visible, in 5x6 size).
5. Round trip flight reservation (pre-reservation)
6. Hotel reservation (pre-reservation)
7. Travel medical insurance valid for the duration of the visa (A document indicating that the plans of private health insurance holders cover overseas medical expenses is also accepted).
8. Family registration certificate issued in the name of the applicant (for family applications).
9. Work documents to be prepared by the applicant himself/herself or the person providing him/her:
   • If employee: Guarantee letter (a company official or owner statement, which includes their contact details, offers the employee’s position, start date of employment, off-duty dates, and guarantees that the employee will return to his/her country and workplace after his/her travel), payrolls for the last 3 months, and the company trade license, all of which will be obtained from the company he/she works for.
   • If company owner: The company’s certificate of establishment and registration, the company’s trade license, and the company bank account statement showing transactions for the last 3 months (sealed, signed).
   • If his/her spouse provides him/her: Documents requested from the above-mentioned employee or company owner regarding the providing spouse.
10. Documents showing the financial position: The bank account statement showing transactions for the last 3 months (sealed and signed), documents regarding the person's immovables located in Turkey (title deed, license etc.), and if any, his/her bank account statements available in Turkey.
    • If another person provides him/her; then the above-mentioned documents for the provider must be presented.
11. Group travels also require the following documents in addition to the above-mentioned documents:
    • Documents regarding the company organizing the travel
    • Applications are reviewed individually for group travels.
12. Visa application fee.

Note: VISA fees are payable in cash at the Turkey Visa Application centers only.

**source: VFSglobal website**