Pakistan
Turkey
Turkey visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Turkey requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at islamabad-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Pakistan
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- Consulate General of Turkey in Lahore Today · Closed
- Consulate General of Turkey in Karachi
Khayaban e Shamsheer 29/A, Karachi
All missions of Turkey in Pakistan
Turkey has 3 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Consulates: Lahore and Karachi.
Turkish citizens travelling to Pakistan
TurkeyPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Pakistani citizens planning a trip to Turkey can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in Turkey is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
In Pakistan, applications go to the Turkish embassy in Islamabad and the consulates in Lahore and Karachi, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
Georgia, Iran, Greece, Armenia and Bulgaria require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Pakistan
Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Pakistan?
The Turkish embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad; there are also consulates in Lahore and Karachi.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Pakistani citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Pakistani citizens need a visa for Turkey obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.