Turkey is a beautiful country with many attractions such as the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, the coastal city of Antalya and many others.

Here is a step by step guide on how to get Turkey visa of your choice.

Turkey Visa Types, Processing Time & Duration

VISA TYPE	PROCESSING TIME	DURATION OF STAY
Transit visa	8 Days	48 Hours
Tourist Visa	8 Days	90 Days
Work Permit	30 Days	30 Days
Student Visa	8 Days	Determined by course of study
Residence Permit	Within 90 Days	6 Month Upward

General Requirements for a Turkish Visa

• A properly filled Turkish visa application form.
• An international travel passport with at least 2 unused pages
• Passport sized photographs (2.5 x 2.5 in) taken with a white background.
• Bank statements of the past 3 months to prove financial stability
• Travel itinerary.

Turkish Transit Visa

• This visa is for Pakistanis who are travelling through Turkey to there destination.
• Applicants will need to provide there travel passport and onward ticket to get this visa.
• This visa can be gotten online
• Notification for e-visa application is sent by email.

Turkish Tourist Visa

• This a type of visa issued for Pakistanis who travel to Turkey for the purpose of tourism
• It is a non-immigrant type of visa
• It can be applied for at the Turkish embassy, consulate or online

Turkish Work Permit

• This visa gives the holder an opportunity to work and fill major positions in Turkish companies.
• Apart from general requirements, the following are required to obtain a work permit:
  • Work permit application form addressed to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
  • Educational and work history
  • Health insurance

Turkish Student Visa

• This visa is for Pakistanis intending to study in a Turkish educational institution.
• This visa can only be granted by the Turkish Consulate in Pakistan
• Applicants for this visa are to submit a copy of the school’s acceptance letter
• The validity of this visa is determined by the course of study.

Turkish Residence Permit

• The residence permit is issued to Pakistanis who intend to stay in Turkey for more than 90 days.
• This type of visa is extendable
• Extension for this visa should be applied for 60 days before the expiration.

Turkey Visa Fees

Visa Type	Visa Fees (USD)
Transit Visa	20
Tourist Visa	100
Work Permit	120
Student Visa	80
Residence Permit	70

Turkey Visa Application Centres in Pakistani

Location	Address	Phone Number
Islamabad	Street 1, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5 Islamabad,Pakistan	+92 51 8319800
Karachi	No 29-A Khayaban-e Hafiz, Phase V, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan	+92 21 35874334

Commonly Asked Questions about Turkish Visa

Can I get a visa on arrival to Turkey?

Sadly, visa on arrival to Turkey is currently unavailable to Pakistanis. Although, Pakistani Umrah visa holders qualify for a free of charge 7-day visa to Turkey which can be applied for at the Turkish Consulate and Embassy in Pakistan.

How can I track my Turkish visa application?

You can track your Turkish visa application here

Do I need to apply for my Turkish visa in person?

Turkish visa applications can be submitted in person, or through a travel agent/representative.
The travel agent or representative will require a Photo ID and an authorisation letter from the visa applicant.