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Turkey Business Visa from Pakistan

Pakistani ordinary passport holders need a visa for business trips to Türkiye. If you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, you can apply for a one-month single-entry e-Visa, which is valid for tourism or commerce. Otherwise you apply for a business visa through the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad or the Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore, starting with an online pre-application.

Last reviewed 8 October 2026

At a glance

Official name
Business visa (sticker visa), or the e-Visa for eligible travellers
e-Visa for Pakistanis
Only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit
e-Visa purpose
Tourism or commerce only
Where you apply
Turkish Embassy in Islamabad or Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore
Pre-application
Online through Türkiye's e-Consulate visa pre-application system
Work allowed
No. Work needs a work permit and work visa

Who this is for

  • Exporters and importers meeting Turkish suppliers or buyers, including textile and leather traders
  • Visitors and exhibitors at trade fairs in Istanbul and other cities
  • Managers negotiating contracts or joint ventures with Turkish companies
  • Frequent travellers who already hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa and can use the e-Visa

When another route fits better

  • You will work in Türkiye: apply to the Turkish mission for a work permit and work visa.
  • You will study in Türkiye: apply for a student visa instead.

Documents to prepare

Everyone

  • Passport with enough validity and blank pages
  • Printed application form from the pre-application system
  • Recent passport photographs
  • Flight reservation and hotel booking
  • Travel health insurance for the trip
  • Recent personal bank statements

Business evidence

  • Invitation letter from the Turkish company, stating the purpose, dates and who pays the costs
  • Letter from your Pakistani employer or company
  • Company documents: SECP registration, NTN certificate and chamber of commerce membership
  • Recent company bank statements and tax returns
  • Trade fair registration or a schedule of meetings

For the e-Visa

  • Your valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, carried with you when you travel

Step by step

  1. 1

    Check whether you can use the e-Visa

    If you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, read the conditions for Pakistani passports on evisa.gov.tr. If you qualify, apply there and print the e-Visa.

  2. 2

    Otherwise, pre-apply online

    Complete the visa pre-application on Türkiye's e-Consulate system, choosing the Turkish mission that covers where you live in Pakistan.

  3. 3

    Gather your business documents

    Ask your Turkish host for a clear invitation letter, and collect your company papers, bank statements, insurance and bookings.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    Attend your appointment at the embassy, consulate or the visa application centre the mission uses, with your passport and original documents. Give biometrics if asked.

  5. 5

    Pay and collect

    Pay the visa fee as instructed and collect your passport. Check the visa dates, entries and permitted stay.

  6. 6

    Travel with your papers

    Carry your invitation, bookings and insurance. If you use the e-Visa, also carry the supporting visa or residence permit that made you eligible.

Costs to plan for

  • The sticker visa fee. Check the latest fee announcement from the Turkish mission in Pakistan
  • The e-Visa fee, if you are eligible. Pay only on the official evisa.gov.tr site
  • Service charges if you apply through a visa application centre
  • Travel health insurance
  • Translation of documents, if the mission asks for it

Why applications get refused

  • A vague invitation, or no evidence the Turkish company is real
  • Not enough money for the trip
  • A stated purpose that does not match the documents
  • Previous overstays or entry bans in Türkiye
  • Using the e-Visa when not eligible, for example after the supporting visa has expired, which can lead to refusal at boarding or at the border
  • Incomplete applications or missing originals

Tips before you apply

  • Use only evisa.gov.tr for the e-Visa. Other websites may charge extra or collect your data.
  • Your supporting Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit must be valid. Check the dates before you rely on it.
  • Read the e-Visa conditions for your nationality carefully. They can include extra requirements beyond the supporting visa.
  • Apply early before busy trade fair seasons, when appointment slots fill up.

Questions people ask

Only if you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. Without one, apply for a visa through the Turkish missions in Pakistan.

Yes. The e-Visa is valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. It is not valid for work or study.

No. For eligible Pakistani passport holders, the e-Visa is single entry. If you need several trips, apply for a visa through the Turkish mission.

Apply to the Turkish mission that covers where you live: the Embassy in Islamabad or the Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore. The pre-application system shows the options.

Official sources

Fees, fund requirements and processing times change. Check the current figures on the official site before you apply.

Last reviewed 8 October 2026. This guide is general information, not legal advice. VisaWala is not affiliated with any embassy or government, and only the issuing authority decides a visa application.