Emirati Consulate General in Istanbul

The Emirati consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.

Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel. The application is made online, not at the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul.

For matters it cannot handle, the Emirati embassy in Ankara (353 km) is responsible. The Emirati consulate general in Istanbul is one of 2 missions of the United Arab Emirates in Turkey. Turkey in turn has 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates, its embassy being in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.

About the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Istanbul. The head of mission on record is Saeed Abdulwahid Khamis R Saqer. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Address and contact

Address: Meşeli Sokak 11, 34330 İstanbul. The record for the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Emirati citizens travelling to Turkey

Turkey admits Emirati citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

When the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul is closed

Expect the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul to be shut on New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional).

Before visiting the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul

Current procedures for the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul

Within 1 km of the Emirati consulate general in Istanbul there are 13 other foreign missions.