Turkiye is a popular destination amongst tourists, especially from Pakistan. Tourism in Turkiye offers variety of sightseeing and entertainment options to visitors.
A variety of historical sites and seaside resorts make the country more attractive for the travel lovers.
It is mandatory for Pakistani citizens holding ordinary passports to obtain a visit visa before travelling to Türkiye.
However ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, and UK visas or residence permit can get their one month single entry e-Visas via the website.
Turkiye has introduced a hassle free e-visa service for tourists and those intending to visit the country for business purposes.
An applicant from Pakistan can apply and get the visa in minutes without visiting Turkish missions.
How to Apply for Visit Visa for Turkiye
Applicants are required to visit this website https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ to apply for the visit visa. You can get the visa in just three steps – Apply, Pay Fee and Download.
The link to download your e-Visa is given on the final step where you will be informed that your application has been completed successfully. In addition, the same link to download your e-Visa will be emailed to you. Passport control officers at ports of entry can verify your e-Visa on their system. However, you are advised to keep your e-Visa with you either as a soft copy (tablet PC, smart phone, etc.) or as a hard copy in case of any failure on their system.
Turkey Visit Visa Fee for Pakistan Citizens January 2024
As of January 2024, applicants can obtain their visas electronically after entering required information and making payments by a credit or debit card (Mastercard, Visa or UnionPay). The visit visa fee for Pakistan nationals stands at $60.
The validity period of your e-Visa will begin as of the date you enter Türkiye. The period of stay cannot exceed the duration stated on the left-hand side. If you wish to stay longer, you must apply to your local Police Station for a residency permit.
If you exceed the duration stated on the left-hand side on a single entry without having a residency permit, you may be required to pay fines, deported, or banned from future travel to Türkiye for a period of time.
