Dubai Tour Experts — FAQ

Passport & Eligibility Requirements

Yes. Turkish citizens with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are not eligible for visa-on-arrival. A pre-approved Dubai tourist visa is needed before departure.

Your Turkish passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months. If your passport has less than 6 months remaining, you must renew it before applying.

Yes. Your Turkish residence permit must be valid. Foreign nationals residing legally in Turkey with passports from eligible countries may apply for a UAE tourist visa.

Travel medical insurance is not mandatory in the UAE, according to immigration. However, it is highly recommended for unforeseen emergencies. 

Every traveller needs a UAE visa. Children under 18 must apply with a copy of their birth certificate in addition to the standard documents.

Visa Application Process

Applying through Dubai Tour Experts is simple. 

  • Submit your documents online (passport copy, passport photo, flight itinerary, hotel booking)
  • Our team reviews your application and submits it to the UAE Immigration
  • You receive your approved visa by email

The entire process is digital. Travellers from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, and all other cities in Turkey can apply without visiting any office.

The standard document checklist for Turkish applicants includes:

  • Clear scan of your Turkish passport
  • Passport-size photograph with a plain white background
  • Confirmed return flight ticket
  • Hotel booking confirmation 

Dubai Tour Experts process applications within 24–48 working hours. For travellers with urgent travel plans, express options are available.

Dubai Tour Experts recommends applying at least 5–7 working days before your departure date. This gives you buffer time for any delays, document correction, or verification.

Visa Validity and Types

Turkish passport holders can choose from several visa options depending on the purpose and duration of travel. There are 30-day multiple-entry/single-entry, 60-day multiple-entry/single-entry, and 96-hour transit visas.

The UAE removed all grace periods. Fines apply from the very first day after expiry. 

  • Clear scan of your Turkish passport
  • Passport-size photograph with a plain white background
  • Confirmed return flight ticket
  • Hotel booking confirmation 

The issue date is when it was approved. The entry date is the date you enter the UAE. The visa duration begins from your entry date. Not the issue date. 

Your UAE tourist visa grants access to all seven emirates of the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. You are not restricted to one city.

Rejection and Refund

No. UAE government processing fees are non-refundable in the event of rejection, regardless of the reason.

Yes, but you should not reapply immediately. It is recommended to wait at least a few day and identify the specific reason for rejection. You should correct all errors. Then submit a fresh application.

  • Clear scan of your Turkish passport
  • Passport-size photograph with a plain white background
  • Confirmed return flight ticket
  • Hotel booking confirmation 

Visa fees paid to UAE Immigration are non-refundable. Service fees charged by Dubai Tour Experts are disclosed before. Any applicable cancellation terms are confirmed before you submit.

Verification and The Right Travel Expert

You can verify through the ICP Smart Services portal. Enter your visa number or passport number for the details. 

There are no hidden charges. The price quoted to you covers all processing costs.

Any legitimate UAE visa agency has DTCM (Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing) licence. They can also verify formal accreditation with the UAE immigration authorities. Ask for their licence number and verify it independently on the DTCM website.

Tour Packages

All advertised prices are per person, based on the group size you select. The total trip cost is the per-person rate multiplied by the number of travellers in your party.

Yes, a deposit is required to lock in your dates, hotel, and activity slots. The exact amount and balance schedule will be shared by your tour expert when you confirm your package.

Absolutely. Every package can be tailored to different dates, alternative hotels, fewer or extra activities, extended stays, or private versions of group tours. Just click "Get a Custom Quote" on any package page or message us directly.

No, international flights are not included in any of our packages. 

Yes. Each package lists a default hotel or equivalent, and upgrades are available on request. From 4-star to 5-star, or from a 5-star to ultra-luxury properties like Atlantis The Palm, Address Beach Resort, or Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah. Pricing adjusts accordingly.