APPLICATION JURISDICTIONS:
Effective 11th March 2026, while applying for the Turkey visa, as per the Embassy/Consulates requirements please follow these guidelines based on your current place of employment/business operations or as per your CNIC Address/s.
AT THE CENTERS:
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You have to apply for Turkey visa through Anatolia Visa Application Centers at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Hyderabad from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday (except any public-local holidays/closures). A prior appointment is not required for submission of your visa application during declared hours .However, It is highly recommended to visit during early hours of the day to avoid any unforeseen delays. In exceptional circumstances, such as peak travel seasons, government notifications, or regulatory restrictions (not limited to) —there may be temporary adjustments to the visa process at different stages, particularly regarding access to application centers and the submission of applications. The Mission and Anatolia reserve the right to adapt procedures based on specific circumstances and applicable regulations. This is done to ensure that all employees are served respectfully, efficiently, and within appropriate timelines, while fully complying with legal requirements and on-ground realities. Such measures only in exceptional circumstances which may include operational arrangements as deemed necessary.
In family visa applications, candidates over 18 years old must sign their visa application forms at Anatolia. A parent´s personal appearance is mandatory if the child´s age is less than 18 years to sign the "Undertaking Form" at the time of submission of visa application.
From November 01, 2023 entry in all offices of Anatolia across Pakistan is restricted to applicant only and strictly out of bound for all accomplices (including protocols, family members/relatives, guards, travel agents and friends etc.) however, if applicant age is under 18 years, then parents are allowed to accompany.
When you arrive at the Visa Application Center with complete documentation, you will take a token and wait for your turn on first come first serve basis. Be aware that in case of incomplete, invalid or incorrect document/s you might face delays or disruption in submission. Therefore it is highly important to bring your complete ,valid and correct document/s according to your visa category checklist. During submission of visa application, each applicant will be given an interview form personally to be filled manually (for all aged 18 years and above. Each/every Applicant additionally has to sign official declarations (may change/add vary time to time) as per the Missions requirements(for under 18 parent/s or/and legal guards will sign) where applicable. Please be informed that Corporate groups and those applying for the Transit visa for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) or work/employment visa are exempt from the interview form.
Online Visa Application Form will be only filled at Anatolia Visa Application Centers (free of charge assistance) in accordance with the information provided by the applicant. Applicants must check the details and information of filled Online Visa application form before they sign the form/s. Please be advised that in total fee a scan and print paid will be auto populated at the time of submission
At Anatolia Visa Application Centers, we collect your biometric information using a quick and discrete process. This includes capturing a clear facial image with a digital camera and obtaining 10-digit fingerprint scans using a digital fingerprint scanner. Please ensure that your face is fully visible during the photograph, without obstructions such as hair, hats, scarves, sunglasses, tinted spectacles, or any items covering your face, hair, or neck. If you wear glasses, you may need to remove them for the photograph. Large or colored contact lenses should also be removed beforehand. The digital fingerprint scanner is safe and does not use inks, liquids, or chemicals that could mark your skin. If you have temporary injuries on your fingers, we recommend waiting until they have healed before providing your biometric information. "When submitting your fingerprints, make sure your fingertips are free from any decorative items like mehndi/henna, cuts, abrasions, or other markings, as these may restrict us to have your finger scans and cause disruption in Visa Application submission."
Applicant should sign authorization letter in favor of Anatolia Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd at the time visa application submission to conduct verification of submitted supporting documents for visa purpose.
We are authorized by the Republic of Turkey Embassy / Consulates to conduct verification of all documents of each applicant and verification report will be submitted to the Embassy if an applicant´s supporting documents found imitated, altered, forged, bogus or fake.
Anatolia verification department will verify every/all individual applicant´s relevant supporting documents (where applicable) from relevant issuing authorities like (not limited to) Financial institutions/Banks, Educational Institutions, Government Organizations, Semi-Government Organizations, Regulators, Associations, Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Councils, Anonymous bodies (Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Small business and small trading Chamber of Commerce and Industry and related Business Associations in Pakistan) Limited Companies, Private Limited Companies, etc. (as per the defined and established protocols and requirements of the respective Embassy/Consulates)
The process is confidential and creates no obligation towards applicant/s; the Mission (Embassy/Consulates) retains full discretion.
"This verification of the supporting documents will be conducted exclusively on behalf of the Embassy / Consulates in Pakistan without any risk or obligation / responsibility on part of Anatolia Travel Services (Private) Limited or any of its official".
Lost & Found Policy:
For any lost and found item/s at Anatolia offices (including passports, documents, or personal belongings),only the rightful owner may collect the item in person.
At the time of collection, the owner must provide: A written undertaking confirming ownership of the item, and A valid and clearly readable copy of their CNIC. No third-party collection is permitted.
Anatolia offices reserve the right to ensure full transparency.
MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA:
For Multiple Entry Visa, you need to provide one year travel health insurance coverage equal to 60,000 United States Dollars (USD).
Effective 25th Nov 2025, Multiple Entry Visa can only be applied by those who have already entered Turkey at least once in the past on a single entry visa (provided proof of entry/exit).
Multiple Entry Visa Holders (Used/unused): Applicants who previously received a multiple entry visa and have entered Turkey at least once or/and not traveled on that multiple entry visa are also eligible for a new multiple entry visa.
Applicants have to provide valid passport, Turkey sticker visa or E visa copies (incase for an E visa to Turkey, a copy of the visa that the E visa was issued based on, is required) and Airport Entry-Exit stamps as proof of entry to Turkey (Photocopies on A-4 size only) otherwise, will not be eligible for Multiple Entry Visa.
Passport/Travel document should be valid at least for 01 year from the intended travel date otherwise Multiple Entry visa will be granted for due valid months of the Passport/Travel document.
If parents and children or spouses apply together, and one family member is eligible for a multiple entry visa the other family members may also apply for a multiple entry visa.
Please be notified that with a Multiple Entry Visa, you can stay in Turkey for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-days period. If you have spent 90 consecutive days in Turkey, you must wait at least 180 days from your first entry date before entering Türkiye again. However, if you stay less than 90 days in Turkey and return, then you can travel again at any time provided your multiple visits do not exceed 90 days within 180 days period.
Applicants who have visited Türkiye once in the past may apply for either Single Entry or Multiple entry Visas for their subsequent applications, at their discretion.
EXEMPTIONS/EXCEPTIONS (Passports):
Official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels to Türkiye up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one month single entry e-Visas via the websiteevisa.gov.tr
Foreign passport holders must visitevisa.gov.trto check the sticker visa eligibility criteria.
For Afghan Nationals, to apply Turkey sticker visa a valid Pakistani Registration Permit /card is must. Please note that, If your visa for Turkey (any purpose) has been refused in last 06 months you are not eligible to apply for a new Turkey visa (within 06 months of last refusal date).
CORPORATE GROUPS:
Effective 01st July 2024, according to new rules for corporate group visa applications, Pre-approval from Embassy/Consulates for submission of group applications is not required. However, now the prior appointment to submit the group visa applications at the relevant visa application centers is required.
Company representative need to schedule an appointment in person with the visa application centers before submission of the visa applications for the coordination of biometrics and document submission date.
Complete documents must be submitted in hard copy with applications to Anatolia Travel Services at the appointment date/dates according to the visa category checklist. Numbers of the selected elected officials can decrease but cannot increase from decided elected officials at Anatolia for submissions and biometrics on appointment date/dates. Minimum number of group bid should be 10 for each region to apply as a group otherwise less than 10 bid will be considered as individual bid.
Processing time is generally a month (at least) which may vary to application depending upon the associated factors. There are no exemptions/exceptions in mandatory and supportive documents as per the official documents applicable checklists.
Only for Group Applications: "Corporate Group/s additional Checklist/s and relevant Forms" with guidelines are available at this web pageChecklist Formsto download. Group FAQ´s are atthis page.
Note: Per applicant´s checklist must be submitted per person with documents and boxes should be filled. Group List must be attached on per applicant and applicant´s name should be highlighted on it. "Return Notification for Group Members" list must be filled after the group´s return to Pakistan with exit and entry date of each person. Otherwise the company/institution will be blacklisted.
DECISION PROCESSING TIME:
The Embassy / Consulates of Republic of Türkiye recommends the candidate to submit their applications at least one month before their travel date.
Effective Nov 2024, Applicants who will apply their visa, their intent travel dates are maximum 90 days from the date of submission of visa application at Anatolia Visa Application Centers (minimum days are for exceptional travel circumstances or/and subject to prior approvals). Please note that meeting this timeframe does not guarantee processing within any given period, as the standard processing time generally takes around 6 weeks at least (working days),although this may vary depending upon individual applications. During peak season currently, the time frame extends as per the Mission, year 2025 guidelines all applications countrywide are subject to an approval by the Ministry in Turkey. Therefore, the Mission will not be able to confirm a fixed decision timeline for each/all application/s. "Please be aware that Visa Application Centers have no influence or control over the decision or processing time. They can only inform once a decision has been received from the Embassy or Consulate. Under no circumstances can they inquire about delays, request expedition, or provide status updates from the Embassy. For any exceptional travel scenarios where an applicant require to collect decision from an other station in the same region where they have applied ( eg, any center of Punjab if applied within Punjab) they either need to write email to Aantolia official email id or request in person at the relative centers to the center managers.
Please do not purchase confirmed Air ticket and Hotel to apply for visa or later during processing of application/s until you get the visa except Transit purpose otherwise, Embassy / Consulates Republic of Turkey and Anatolia Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd. will not be held responsible. There is no fast track visa process or expedite visa process (inclusive of decision making or/and providing that decision to declare) is offered neither by Embassy / Consulates Republic of Turkey nor by Anatolia Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd. Therefore, please only provide Air ticket and Hotel reservation. All processed decisions received after work hours will be processed for deliveries and/or dispatch to side stations on next business day.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• If your visa application is rejected by the Embassy / Consulate you may re-apply at anytime with up to date/latest documents and new charges (already submitted documents are not returned in any circumstances).
• Please be notified that Embassy/Consulates of Turkey reserve the right to not disclose any specific reason/s in reference to any visa refusals/rejections.
• In case of submission of fake / forged documents, the Embassy / Consulates of the Republic of Turkey will send the application file along with the passport of the applicant to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with a view to initiating a legal process.
DISCLAIMER:
• Anatolia Travel Services does not guarantee visa approval or denial. Our staff is not authorized to assist you with visa decision-related issues. Therefore, please refrain from paying any charges beyond the official computer-generated payment receipt.
• Your details will remain confidential within our group of companies and the respective Mission. We will only retain your information for as long as necessary to meet the requirements of due process and address the needs of the respective Mission. We will never divulge your details to any third party outside our group of companies and approved (by Mission) associated partners, as and when mandatory.
• Anatolia do not offer travel or tour packages.Any packages /services links on our website are external optional links provided for promotional purposes only, and we bear no liability for them.
• For any inquiry and details on data protection and privacy policy our valued member can contact our head office via email atinfo@anatoliatravelservices.com
