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Pakistan
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Turkey
Pakistan → Turkey
Tourist Visa
📌Visa Required
🛂Sticker Visa
Stay Duration
90 days
Visa Fee
PKR 52,200
Processing
5–15 business days
Apply Via
In Person
Visa Status
Visa Status
Visa Required
Visa must be obtained before travel
Stay Duration
Sticker visa required for 90 days (single entry); e-Visa available if holding valid Schengen/USA/UK/Ireland visa
single entry
Processing Time
5–15 business days
Processing through Turkish embassy or VFS (Anatolia Travel Services)
Government Fee
PKR 52,200
Single-entry 3-month: PKR 52,200; 6-month: PKR 58,000; 12-month: PKR 63,800; Multiple-entry 12-month: PKR 98,600 (via Anatolia Travel Services)
How to Apply
In Person
Entry Requirements
Passport
Photos
Bank Statement
Insurance
Hotel Booking
Return Ticket
Vaccination
Application Form
Passport Validity
At least 6 months validity required
2+ blank pages required
Visa Format
Sticker Visa
Physical sticker visa affixed in passport at embassy/consulate
Proof of Funds
PKR 800,000
Minimum PKR 800,000 required for Turkey
Hotel Booking
Proof of accommodation required
Return/Onward Ticket
Required
Required Documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (6+ months validity beyond stay)
- Completed visa application form
- Passport-size photographs (biometric)
- Bank statements (3-6 months)
- Employment letter or business registration
- Hotel booking and flight itinerary
- Travel insurance
- CNIC copy
- Previous travel history (if any)
Destination Highlights
What makes this destination special
Istanbul — Where East meets West
Cappadocia — Hot air balloon rides over fairy chimneys
Pamukkale — White calcium terraces & thermal pools
Antalya — Mediterranean beaches & ancient ruins
Ephesus — Well-preserved ancient Roman city
Grand Bazaar — One of world's oldest covered markets
Most Visited Places
Top destinations for Pakistani travelers
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Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine mosque/museum with stunning mosaics and domes
Free Entry
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Sunrise hot air balloon over fairy chimneys — bucket list experience
~PKR 35,000
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Pamukkale
Pamukkale
White travertine terraces with natural thermal pools
~PKR 2,500
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Historic covered market with 4000+ shops in Istanbul
Free Entry
🏛️
Well-preserved Roman city with Library of Celsus
~PKR 1,500
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Charming harbor with Ottoman-era buildings and Mediterranean beaches
Free Entry
Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale
10 Days / 9 Nights
The ultimate Turkey experience — from the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to magical balloon rides in Cappadocia.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
D1
1.Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet or Taksim area
Evening walk along Istiklal Avenue
Dinner with Bosphorus view
Get an Istanbulkart for unlimited metro/bus — saves a lot.
D2
2.Historic Istanbul
Visit Hagia Sophia (free entry, dress modestly)
Explore Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
Walk through Topkapi Palace & Harem
Lunch near Grand Bazaar
Explore Grand Bazaar — shop for ceramics, carpets, spices
Hagia Sophia can be crowded — go early morning.
D3
3.Bosphorus & Asian Side
Morning Bosphorus cruise (public ferry, cheapest)
Visit Dolmabahce Palace
Cross to Asian side by ferry
Explore Kadikoy market & street food
Evening at Galata Tower for panoramic views
Public Bosphorus ferry (ID0) costs only 15 TL — best value!
D4
4.Istanbul Markets & Culture
Visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
Walk through Istiklal Avenue
Visit Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Afternoon Turkish bath (hammam) experience
Evening Turkish coffee ceremony
Negotiate hard at Spice Bazaar — start at 50% of asking price.
D5
5.Fly to Cappadocia
Morning flight to Kayseri (ASR) or Nevsehir (NAV)
Transfer to cave hotel in Goreme
Afternoon Red/Rose Valley hike
Sunset viewpoint at Love Valley
Early night — balloon ride next morning!
Book cave hotel in advance — they sell out fast.
D6
6.Cappadocia Balloon & Underground City
Sunrise hot air balloon ride (book in advance!)
Breakfast at cave hotel
Visit Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
Pottery-making workshop in Avanos
Balloon ride costs $150-250 per person — book 1 week ahead.
D7
7.Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Morning hike through Pigeon Valley
Drive or bus to Pamukkale (5-6 hours)
Arrive in evening, check into hotel
Optional: Evening visit to Hierapolis ruins
Night buses save a hotel night — comfortable overnight options.
D8
8.Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Walk on white calcium terraces (barefoot)
Swim in Cleopatra's Pool (thermal, ancient columns)
Explore Hierapolis ancient city & theater
Visit Pamukkale travertines at sunset
Entry fee ~$8 — includes both terraces and Hierapolis.
D9
9.Return to Istanbul
Fly from Denizli (DNZ) to Istanbul
Last-minute shopping at Istiklal Avenue
Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant
Turlu dolma and iskender kebab are must-try dishes.
D10
10.Departure
Transfer to Istanbul Airport
Duty-free shopping (Turkish delight, baklava)
Depart for Pakistan
Allow 3 hours before international flights at IST.
Budget Calculator
Estimated costs for Turkey
Duration:
Daily Budget (Standard)
PKR 25,000
per day
Estimated Total (7 days)
PKR 175,000
~1 week trip
Cost Breakdown
🏨Accommodation
per nightPKR 8,000
🍽️Food & Dining
per dayPKR 4,000
🚕Transport
per dayPKR 2,500
🎯Activities
per dayPKR 6,000
🛍️Shopping
per dayPKR 5,000
📋Visa Fee
Sticker visaPKR 5,000
Budget Tips
- •Turkish Lira has devalued — great value for Pakistani travelers!
- •1 TRY ≈ PKR 8 (check current rate)
- •Budget flights (Pegasus, SunExpress) are very cheap domestically
- •Street food (simit, durum, kebab) is delicious and affordable
- •Negotiate at bazaars — always expected
- •Pakistani food is available in most Turkish cities
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Special Notes
Pakistani ordinary passport holders require sticker visa. E-Visa only available if holding valid Schengen, USA, UK, or Ireland visa/residence permit. Apply through Anatolia Travel Services (authorized visa application centers).
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Embassy Information
Phone: +90-312-427-1848
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Official Resources & Links
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Turkish visa information and policy
Embassy of Pakistan, Ankara
Pakistan embassy in Turkey
Go Türkiye Official Tourism
Official tourism portal for Turkey
Turkish Airlines
National carrier with direct Pakistan flights
Pegasus Airlines
Budget airline for domestic Turkey flights
Booking.com — Turkey Hotels
Hotel booking with free cancellation options
Important: Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or consulate of your destination country before making travel plans. Make Sense Travels is not responsible for denied entry based on this information.