If it is your first trip to Turkey, do not think the Blue Mosque or Hot Air Balloon is a cliche. And if you have been to the main cities, going back to Turkey for a relaxing short trip to spend your holidays, is a great idea.
You don’t have to stress about the Turkey visa process because it is fairly simple and the rejection rates are very low. You only need to have at least a few weeks on hand. And there is no need to go to a travel agent because the process is do-it-yourself.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TOURIST VISA
- Visa Application Form
Fill & submit the online application form here. Print and sign it.
- Original Passport
- Copy of Current & Old Passport
Photocopy of the first two pages of both passports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Turkey.
- Two Photographs
Recent (no later than 6 months) photographs of the applicant with the size of 5×5 cm and white background.
- Flight Reservation
Copy of round-trip air tickets. Remember these don’t need to be “paid” before you get the visa.
- Bank statement & Account Maintenance Certificate
Past 3-month bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds (at least $60 per day). The current balance should cover all the expenses (air ticket + accommodation + food and beverages).
- Hotel bookings
Reserve free-cancellation, no pre-payment accommodation, this does not need to be the actual reservation, if you like you can change these later.
- Letter from employer, verifying your occupation
This letter needs to state your position, designation, NIC number, salary and the time since you are working at the said company; signed by your employer, basically confirming that you actually work where you are saying you do.
- Travel health insurance certificate
covering the minimum of Euros 30, the period of stay in Turkey. - Polio vaccination certificate
Obtain from the Government Hospitals or the authorized laboratories (The validity of the vaccination should cover the travel period and the vaccination’s date should not be more than one year old)
- Consent letter of the applicant (for verification of documents)
A letter stating your intention and consent to take this trip.
Note: Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one-month single entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.
FAQs
How to submit the documents? All documents need to be submitted & collected at Gerry’s dropbox.
What is the fee? Single Entry: PKR 7350, Single Transit: 7350 + Gerry’s Fee PKR 2800 per applicant
How many days does it take? 2-4 weeks
Do they call for an interview? No
Do they give a reason for refusal? No
When can I re-apply if is rejected? You can re-apply instantly but note that Turkish Embassy won’t return any of the submitted fees.
What is the validity period? 90 days
How many days of entry do they give? As per your itinerary
HOW TO GET THERE
Web:
Karachi: http://karachi.cg.mfa.gov.tr/Mission
Islamabad: http://islamabad.be.mfa.gov.tr/Mission
Timings:
Karachi: Monday – Friday (09.30-12.30)
Islamabad: Monday – Friday (09:30 – 05:00)
Embassy Address:
Karachi: 29-A, Khayaban-e-Hafiz Phase V، Defence Housing Authority Karachi، Karachi – Sindh
Islamabad: Street 1, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5 44000 Islamabad – Pakistan
Contact:
Karachi
E-mail: consulate.karachi@mfa.gov.tr
Telephone: (021) 35874334
Islamabad
E-mail: embassy.islamabad@mfa.gov.tr
Telephone: +92518319800
Maps:
Karachi
Islamabad
Disclaimer: This guide does not guarantee anyone a visa but it will answer all the questions you may have regarding the process.
Is there any question still unanswered? Please let me know in the comments section below. If you know anyone who is looking for this information, share away!
someone told me that character certificate issue by police department is also a necessary
is it true ?
How do we get Flight Reservation without paying for it ?
Through a travel agent
Use Turkish Airline reservation.
They offer this facility of holding a reservation for up to 72 hours free of cost.
I am 24 years old and unemployed. I work with my father but don’t get paid an official salary. My bank account has had around 35000 USD in it for about a year. What’s the probability for my visa being accepted?
1- If you work with your father, you can get an employment letter from him.
2- It is the current balance in your account that matters, previous history doesn’t.
My husband old passport lost what to do?
Do they I have to submit my passport with documents while applying for visa?
Yes, that’s what they stamp the visa on. LOL @ question
e-visa can be obtained if you’re eligible for it and doesn’t require your passport submission.
Do we apply in a group and do it has the same procedure?
same process
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Applay visa Turkey
Im leave a latter and passport weth out visa
write have you decoment under prosses u called 4/6weeks and I have not reserve any call live time
Best regards Muhammad Munir
Mate this is not the embassy website, just a related information blog.
I can see the reason why you didn’t hear anything from them. 😛
I want apply in saudi Arabia
My nephew got job in Estonia he want to go Ankara for taking visa of Estonia from embassy of Estonia
Problems is here he do not have bank account. I m his guardian and willing to give him all expenditure. I m also in TRP of Estonia and bank account in Pakistan and Estonia. Please advise me how to help him to proceed turkey
You will have to write him a letter of support, duly attested by the authorities.
As per my knowledge, Pakistani nationals are advised to go to Estonian embassy in Egypt for visa applications.
Suggest some air tickets/hotel reservation and insurance companies for the purpose
I use booking.com for hotel reservation.
Turkish/Qatar airlines for flight.
And UBL Insurers for insurance.
I m zulfqar
I m Pakistani
I m carpenter
In oman 2007 to2018
Good for you. 😛
I want to visit turkey with my family, what is the procedure for visa apply.
kindly read the blog
It doesn’t not include procedure. Just the requirements.
Let’s say….
I have collected the documents mentioned above. What next? 😀
Here is the link for the rest of procedure:
http://gerrysvisa.com/countries/Turkey
The applications can be submitted through Gerry’s visa office.
I m Pakistani
I m carpenter.
In Oman.2007 to 2018
Thankyou 🙂
Thank you so much yar. Allah bless you!
Amazing guide!! Thanks a lot.
Thank you so very much. I and my fiance are getting married soon and we want to go there on our honeymoon. May I ask;
1) My wife is Irish-Pakistani. Does she need a visa too or would she need a visa on arrival? Is there a fee for visa on arrival?
2) 90 days is the validity of the visa right? starting from the date visa got approved?
Irish Nationals require eVisa to visit Turkey. And there is a fee for it.
90 days visa validity starts from the date of issuance. You may stay a max of 30 days within this validity with specific number of entries.
Hey Anam, could you tell me how can I book a flight without actually paying for tickets? (I see it’s a requirement for filing visa application )
Use Turkish or Qatar airlines. There might be a small fee for holding your reservation for up to 72 hours.
very useful information. thanks alot
Aoa anam i wanted to ask we apply last tuesday for turkey..thier system was down so they accept our fees manually..I heard it takes 2to 3 weeks for processing but today i got a call from gerry that our passports are back so i wanted to how can is it so early?..does it possible that we could get Visa??..inshaAllah or if we Allah na karay got rejected can we apply again?..when?
Hey Nida, I hope you get it.
Since I have US visa, Turkey has been on arrival for me.
But yes from friends I know it takes 2-3 weeks. I cant say whats why is it so early. go collect & come back write me? 🙂
Hi I have few questions, since I’m in Pakistan and my husband in USA, so I know that he’s eligible for E visa due to his GC, but I’m not. If I apply it, and I’m not the one who’s supporting myself, so should I submit my husbands bank statement? If his statement isn’t enough, can I use my father’s bank statement instead? But the money he has in it, is from inheritance. Like he’s not working for last few months due to corona so I can’t attach his paystubs. Also, is it possible to get a visa on fresh passport? If your partner has an e visa. Lmk
Great info, thanks for sharing this!
If someone is self employed and has business account what document he has to submit instead of letter from employer.