Starting on Wednesday, August 14, Turkish nationals can apply online for free visas to visit Pakistan.
The new policy will facilitate Turkish nationals’ entry into Pakistan stated Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi during a meeting with Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Paçaci in Islamabad.
At the same time they had lengthy conversations about issues of mutual interest and Pakistan-Turkey bilateral ties. As a result the two countries decided to advance cooperation in the fields of civil army, law enforcement, and security.
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Interior Minister Naqvi declared in October of this year that he would visit Turkey at the invitation of the Turkish government and offer positive suggestions to increase cooperation. He continued by saying that Pakistanis saw Turkies as a second home.
We wish to strengthen the long-standing trade, cultural, and religious links that now exist between our two countries.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi
Another item of discussion during the conference was the release of Pakistani prisoners in Turkey, and it was agreed that a full agreement in this regard would be reached soon.
The Turkish ambassador, Mehmet Pacaci, declared that Turkey cherishes its fraternal ties with Pakistan and will continue collaborating with it across all domains.
Chinese Nationals Can Also Apply for a Free Visa Online:
As of August 14 of this year, Chinese nationals will also be able to apply for a free online visa. The purpose of this measure was to boost tourism in the country.
Moreover, Pakistan will waive the visa fees for citizens of an additional 124 countries, which will facilitate their acquisition of digital visas. Because of this, citizens of these countries can now get business and tourist visas in less than a day by using an electronic travel authorization.
Beginning on January 31, 2023, citizens of Pakistan will be allowed to apply for a visa to enter China for both short- and long-term stays. The two countries’ amicable relations allow their inhabitants to travel to one another for several reasons.
Pakistani diplomats are allowed to enter China for 30 days without a visa and stay in Hong Kong for 14 days. This 14-day option is also available in Macau without a visa.
Key Takeaways:
Beginning on August 14, Turkish nationals will be able to obtain free online visas making travel between Pakistan and Turkey easier.
Agreements with Pakistani prisoners in Turkiye are the main topic of discussions to enhance security and civil cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey.
Furthermore, the free online visa policy will make it easier for Chinese nationals to enter Pakistan starting on August 14.