For Turkish Nationals
Turkish Passport Airport-to-Airport Visa Change in Dubai
You are on a valid UAE tourist visa. Your expiry date is approaching. Flying back to Turkey is expensive, stressful, and wastes days you do not have. For thousands of Turkish nationals in Dubai every year, the airport visa change for Turkish passport UAE route is the smartest legal solution.
What Is an Airport-to-Airport Visa Change in the UAE?
A Dubai airport visa run Turkish is a legal UAE immigration procedure that allows visitors on an expiring tourist or visit visa to renew their status without flying home to their country of origin. You do not need to clear immigration at the transit destination. You do not need hotel accommodation. The entire process can be completed within the same day.
Why Turkish Nationals Use the Airport Visa Change Route
No visa-on-arrival access
Turkish citizens with ordinary (burgundy) passports must apply for a UAE visa before each entry, as a new visa is required after expiry.
Speed and Efficiency
The airport visa change Turkish nationals is significantly faster than other methods and causes minimal disruption in their lives.
Transitioning to Employment
Many Turkish nationals use the A2A route while transitioning from a tourist visa to an employment residency.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria for Turkish Passport Holders
Before booking your Dubai airport visa run Turkish flight, confirm that you meet the following eligibility requirements:
Passport type
You must hold a valid Turkish ordinary (burgundy) passport.
Passport validity
Your Turkish passport must have a minimum of 6 months' validity.
Existing visa type
Your visa must be active. If it expires, you have to clear the overstay fines first.
Clean immigration record
You must not have any recorded UAE immigration violations, unresolved overstay fines, or deportation orders against your passport.
Requirements
Documents Required for Turkish A2A Visa Change
Prepare the following documents before initiating your airport visa change for Turkish nationals through RenewVisa:
Passport copy
Clear, full-colour scan of your Turkish passport (minimum 6 months' validity required)
Recent passport-sized photograph
White background, taken within the last 3 months, meeting UAE immigration photo standards.
Copy of current UAE visa
A clear copy of your existing tourist or visit visa showing issue date, expiry date, and visa type
Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
If you hold a cancelled or lapsed Emirates ID, include a copy.
Copy of UAE entry stamp
The entry stamp from your most recent arrival into the UAE
No-objection letter (if applicable)
If you are in the UAE on a sponsored visit visa, your sponsor may need to issue a no-objection letter confirming awareness of the visa change.
All documents should be submitted in digital format via the RenewVisa portal. Our team will verify completeness before submission to UAE Immigration to avoid delays.
Step-by-Step Process for Turkish Airport Visa Change
STEP 1
Visit the RenewVisa portal and fill out the application form for a Turkish A2A visa change Dubai.
STEP 2
Upload high-resolution scans of your required documents. We review your eligibility before you pay.
STEP 3
RenewVisa coordinates your round-trip airport visa change flight to the designated transit destination.
STEP 4
Upon arrival at your transit destination, you remain in the transit or departure lounge.
STEP 5
RenewVisa will send you the approved visa copy digitally.
STEP 6
Return to Dubai with your new visa.
The entire process is handled end-to-end by RenewVisa. We handle your visa change by airport from start to finish.
Cost of Airport-to-Airport Visa Change for Turkish Nationals
| Airline | Package Name | Duration | Price (AED) | Route | Case Type | Deposit | Issued From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlyDubai | 30 Days Visa Change A2A via FlyDubai – Dubai Airport | 30 Days | 1,550 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Standard | Not Required | Dubai |
| FlyDubai | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via FlyDubai – Dubai Airport | 60 Days | 1,650 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Standard | Not Required | Dubai |
| FlyDubai | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via FlyDubai – Dubai Airport (Africans) | 60 Days | 1,800 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Africans | Not Required | Dubai |
| Salam Air | 30 Days Visa Change A2A via Salam Air – Dubai Airport (Cancellation) | 30 Days | 1,300 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Cancellation | Not Required | Dubai |
| Salam Air | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Salam Air – Dubai Airport (Cancellation) | 60 Days | 1,500 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Cancellation | Not Required | Dubai |
| Salam Air | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Salam Air – SHJ Visa (With Deposit) | 60 Days | 1,750 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | SHJ Visa | Required | Sharjah |
| Salam Air | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Salam Air – SHJ Visa (Without Deposit) | 60 Days | 2,100 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | SHJ Visa | Not Required | Sharjah |
| Gulf Air | 30 Days Visa Change A2A via Gulf Air – Dubai Airport | 30 Days | 1,300 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Standard | Not Required | Dubai |
| Gulf Air | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Gulf Air – Dubai Airport | 60 Days | 1,400 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Standard | Not Required | Dubai |
| Air Arabia | 30 Days Visa Change A2A via Air Arabia – Sharjah Airport (No Deposit) | 30 Days | 2,100 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Standard | Not Required | Sharjah |
| Air Arabia | 30 Days Visa Change A2A via Air Arabia – Sharjah Airport (With Deposit) | 30 Days | 1,750 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Standard | Required | Sharjah |
| Air Arabia | 30 Days Visa Change A2A – Dubai Visa Holder (Cancellation) | 30 Days | 1,500 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Cancellation | Not Required | Sharjah |
| Air Arabia | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Air Arabia – Sharjah Airport (No Deposit) | 60 Days | 2,200 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Standard | Not Required | Sharjah |
| Air Arabia | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Air Arabia – Sharjah Airport (With Deposit) | 60 Days | 1,950 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Standard | Required | Sharjah |
| Air Arabia | 60 Days Visa Change A2A – Sharjah Visa (Minor Alone) | 60 Days | 1,950 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Minor | Required | Sharjah |
| Air Arabia | 60 Days Visa Change for Africans (Except Nigerians) – Sharjah | 60 Days | 2,100 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Africans | Required | Sharjah |
| Air Arabia | 60 Days Visa Change A2A – Dubai Visa Holder (Cancellation) | 60 Days | 1,600 | Sharjah Airport → Sharjah Airport | Cancellation | Not Required | Sharjah |
| Oman Air | 30 Days Visa Change A2A via Oman Air – Dubai Airport (Cancellation) | 30 Days | 1,300 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Cancellation | Not Required | Dubai |
| Oman Air | 30 Days Visa Change A2A via Oman Air – Tourist Visa Holder (SHJ Posting) | 30 Days | 1,500 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Tourist | Required | Sharjah |
| Oman Air | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Oman Air – Dubai Airport (Cancellation) | 60 Days | 1,500 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Cancellation | Not Required | Dubai |
| Oman Air | 60 Days Visa Change A2A via Oman Air – Tourist Visa Holder (SHJ Posting) | 60 Days | 1,700 | Dubai Airport → Dubai Airport | Tourist | Required | Sharjah |
| Multiple Airlines | 30 Days Visa Change A2A – Multiple Airlines | 30 Days | 2,100 | UAE Airports | Mixed | Varies | UAE |
| Multiple Airlines | 60 Days Visa Change A2A – Multiple Airlines | 60 Days | 2,400 | UAE Airports | Mixed | Varies | UAE |
You can also use Tabby and Tamara to pay in instalments. We make sure financial hurdles do not come between you and a regularised immigration stay.
FAQs
Q1. Can Turkish passport holders do an airport-to-airport visa change in Dubai?
Yes. Turkish nationals can use the A2A route to renew their tourist or visit visa without returning to Turkey.
Q2. Do Turkish citizens need a visa to enter the UAE?
Yes. Turkish ordinary (burgundy) passport holders require a pre-approved UAE tourist or visit visa before every entry.
Q3. How long does the A2A visa change process take for Turkish nationals?
The whole process takes anywhere between 4 and 24 hours.
Q4. Do I need to go through immigration at the transit destination?
No. During an airport-to-airport visa change, you remain in the transit lounge at the destination airport.
Q5. Can I use Sharjah or Abu Dhabi airport instead of Dubai for the A2A process?
Departures from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are available with RenewVisa.
