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Turkey Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Pakistani citizens need a sticker visa for Turkey, applied for through the Turkish consulate or e-Visa system depending on purpose; tourist sticker visa fee around USD 60-80 plus service charges, processing 1-3 weeks.

Guide last updated October 21, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
  • Completed visa application form (submitted through the visa application center)
  • Bank statement for the last 3-6 months showing sufficient funds
  • Confirmed hotel booking and round-trip flight itinerary
  • Employment letter or business registration proof
  • Two recent passport-size photos (biometric specification, white background)
  • Biometrics (fingerprints) collected at the visa application center
  • Travel health insurance covering the Schengen-equivalent minimum is recommended, though Turkey has its own requirements

Visa types

  • Tourist visa: single or multiple entry, valid 3-6 months from issue, max stay 90 days within 180 days, fee around USD 60-80
  • Business visa: multiple entry, valid up to 1 year, requires company invitation letter, fee around USD 80-100
  • Student visa: requires admission letter from a Turkish institution, fee around USD 60

How to apply

  • Pakistani citizens cannot generally use the simplified e-Visa system (reserved for e-Visa eligible nationalities); most applicants must apply via the visa application center (iDATA/VFS) or Turkish consulate.
  • Book an appointment online through the visa center's booking system
  • Submit the full document checklist in person along with biometrics
  • Pay the visa fee plus service charge at the center
  • Standard processing takes 1-3 weeks; interviews may be required
  • Passport with visa sticker is returned via the center or courier

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: approximately USD 60-80 depending on visa type
  • Visa application center service fee: approximately USD 25-35 additional
  • Total estimated cost: USD 85-115
  • Standard processing time: 1-3 weeks
  • Express processing (where offered) can reduce this to 5-7 working days for an added fee

Tips for Pakistan travelers

  • Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel given frequent appointment backlogs
  • Common rejection reasons include weak financial proof and unclear itinerary or purpose
  • Book visa center appointments early, as slots fill up quickly in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore
  • Maintain consistent travel and employment documentation, as scrutiny of Pakistani applications has increased
  • Extensions are difficult to obtain; plan the exact travel dates within the visa validity instead

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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