Turkey e-Visa from Pakistan — Complete Guide
Last updated: October 2026 · 8 minute read
Turkey is one of the most popular travel destinations for Pakistanis — Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia, and the Turkish Riviera attract tens of thousands annually. However, Pakistani passport holders need a visa before travel, and the easy e-Visa route has a specific condition.
Turkey e-Visa — Conditional for Pakistanis
As of 2026, Pakistani passport holders can apply for the online Turkey e-Visa only if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from one of the following:
- Schengen Area country
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Republic of Ireland
The visa/residence permit must be valid at the time of your Turkey entry.
Who Qualifies for e-Visa
- Hold a Pakistani passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Have a valid Schengen, UK, US, or Ireland visa (any type — tourist, student, work, residence)
- Travel for tourism or commerce only (not work)
- Stay no more than 30 days per entry
e-Visa Details
- Validity: 180 days from issue
- Stay allowed: up to 30 days per entry
- Entries: single entry
- Fee: approximately $60 USD (via online payment)
- Processing time: minutes to 24 hours
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official
evisa.gov.tr(beware of imitation sites that charge extra) - Select nationality: Pakistan
- Select travel document: Ordinary Passport
- Confirm you hold a qualifying visa/residence permit
- Enter travel date
- Fill in passport details, address, email
- Pay fee by credit/debit card
- Receive e-Visa PDF by email
- Print and carry on arrival
Documents at Entry
At Turkish immigration, you may be asked to show:
- Printed e-Visa
- Valid passport
- Qualifying Schengen/UK/US/Ireland visa or residence card
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel reservation or address
- Proof of sufficient funds ($50 USD per day minimum)
If You Don't Have a Qualifying Visa — Sticker Visa
If you don't hold any of the qualifying visas, you need to apply for a traditional sticker visa at:
- Turkish Embassy, Islamabad
- Turkish Consulate, Karachi
Sticker Visa Process
- Book appointment online via consulate website
- Complete application form
- Attend in person with documents
- Pay visa fee (approximately $80 USD)
- Submit biometrics if required
- Processing: 15 working days or more
Sticker Visa Documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Application form
- 2 biometric photos
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel bookings for entire stay
- Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- Bank statement — last 3 months
- Employment letter + salary slips
- Business documents (if self-employed)
Common Issues
e-Visa Issued Despite Not Qualifying
The e-Visa system doesn't verify your Schengen/UK/US visa at application. You can accidentally get an approved e-Visa without a qualifying visa. However, at Turkish immigration, if you cannot show one, you'll be denied entry and returned.
Expired Qualifying Visa
Your Schengen/UK/US/Ireland visa must be valid on the day of entry to Turkey, not just when you applied for the e-Visa. If it expires before your Turkey trip, the e-Visa is invalid.
Residence Permits Count
A Pakistani resident of UK, Schengen, or US with a valid residence permit (BRP, Carte de Séjour, Green Card, etc.) qualifies — residence permit works just like a visa for this purpose.
Travel Tips
- Istanbul: most Pakistani flights arrive here; stay in Sultanahmet (historic) or Taksim (modern)
- Cappadocia: hot air balloons, cave hotels — book 2+ months ahead
- Antalya: beach resorts, Mediterranean coast
- Bodrum/Fethiye: upscale coastal escapes
- Trabzon/Uzungöl: Black Sea region, popular with Pakistani travellers
Visa-Free Through Turkey to Other Countries
Turkey is often a connection for Pakistani travellers heading to Europe or Asia. Transit through Istanbul airport (IST or SAW) doesn't require a visa if you stay in the transit area.
Related Resources
Passport Validity Checker · Fee Calculator · Schengen Visa Guide