If you are planning to apply Turkey Visit Visa from Pakistan then you have landed on a right page. It’s more than simply a vacation – It’s an opportunity to uncover history, soak in an abundant culture, and enjoy breathtaking scenery. However, let’s be real – dealing visa-related tasks can be a headache sometimes. But don’t worry about it! With this handy guide to getting your Turkey visit, we’ve got you covered and sorted. We’ll walk you through the nitty-gritty – like the turkey visit visa price, how long it’ll take, and what documents you’ll need. And hey, Turkey’s all about budget-friendly adventures and an easy-peasy application process. So why to wait? Go ahead and get all your queries answered by giving this blog a thorough read.
Types of Turkey Visit Visas :
1- Single Entry: This is a sticker visa given to first time applicants with no prior travel history of Turkey. One can only enter once in the country within a period of 14-30 days (depending on the expiry date mentioned on the visa sticker) and exit. For a second tour another visa application file must be submitted.
2- Multiple Entry: This is a sticker visa granted to the applicants who have prior travel history of Turkey, UK, USA, Ireland and Schengen at least once in the last 3 years. Keep in mind that the validity of passport should be 1 year from the intended date of travel otherwise the visa will be granted according to the days left from expiry date on the passport.
Note: You can only travel within a span of 180 days for a maximum of 90 days on a multiple entry visa. For instance if you travel for consecutive 90 days, then you’ll have to wait for 180 days to complete in order to apply for the visa again. if you travel less than 90 days then you can enter the country multiple times as long as the 90 day period is no breached within the 180 days span.
3- E-visa: It is an electronic visa granted to the applicants who either possess a Schengen, UK, USA, Ireland visit visas/residence permits. They’ll be granted 30 days e-visa without any hassle of going to visa centers. In case someone possesses passport from the above countries they’ll get 90 days e-visa.
Documents required for Turkey Visit Visa:
Detailed checklist can also be found at the official website of Turkish Embassy. Following are the documents required for an effective visit visa application of Italy:
- Application form
- 2 passport sized pictures with white background
- Passport – (6-month and 1 year validity for single entry and multiple entry visa respectively)
- Flight Reservation
- Hotel Reservation / proof of accommodation
- Travel Health Insurance (covering 60,000 USD for either 3, 6 or 12 months)
- Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC) in case of married applicant from NADRA.
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC) in case of unmarried applicant from NADRA.
- Cover letter – stating the reason why, when, where to travel in Turkey and giving a small background of your your family ties, employment etc.
- Travel Itinerary
- NTN certificate
- Account Maintenance Certificate
- Bank Statement
- Employment proofs if any including salary slips, employment letter. In case of business chamber of commerce certificate, business license and all the other necessary docs.
- Return Tickets (if visa gets approved)
Bank Statement required for Turkey Visit Visa:
For Pakistanis it is recommended to have at least 8-10 lakh PKR in there bank accounts. The more amount you have the better are the chances to get visa as it definitely affects your profile as it shows good ties to home country.
Processing Fee of Turkey Visit Visa:
Visa Fee: For Single Entry it’s 60 USD and for multiple entry it’s 190 USD
Travel Insurance Fee: The fee is 55 USD, 75 USD and 95 USD for 3, 6 and 12 months respectively.
Service Fee: For normal applications it’s 65 USD and for VIP application it’s 80 USD.
In short it costs around a total of around 180 USD to file a turkey visit visa which Pakistanis can convert according to their current currency rate.
Note: The amount is to paid in cash only at the visa center.
Processing Time of Turkey Visit Visa:
It takes around 15-30 days for the embassy to announce the decision of your submitted visa application file. Sometimes it takes up to 3 days to get your visa approved. IT IS THAT QUICK!
Note: Even if the processing is very fast still the embassy has given out the rule to apply between 14 days and 3 months prior to your intended travel date to avoid any inconvenience.
How to Apply Turkey Visit Visa From Pakistan:
1- Gather all the necessary documents and add any additional documents besides mandatory ones to strengthen your case.
2- Visit nearest Anatolia Visa Center in your city to get your biometrics done and submit your documents as well as your passport. You will also have to fill in an application form online. Pay your visit visa fee in cash.
Note: Anatolia Visa Application Centers are located in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Hyderabad in Pakistan
3- Wait for an interview call. They ask basic questions regarding your travel plans so nothing to get worried about.
4- After the interview call, wait for another call where they ask you to collect your passport from the Anatolia Visa Center. This is the last step.
5- Pick your passport and check for any visa sticker. In case of acceptance they’ll put a sticker on your passport.
This is how simple it is to file a visit visa of Turkey from Pakistan!
Note: No prior Interview date is required to visit the Anatolia Visa Center in order for you to submit your documents. You can easily walk-in MON-FRI between 9am to 3 pm.
Note: Your presence is mandatory and nobody can submit your documents at your behalf. If you are under 18 years then a parent has to accompany you. Under 12 year old kids are exempted from biometrics.
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