Nigeria
Turkey
Turkey visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Turkey requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at abuja-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 Nigeria
Turkey has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
Turkish citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
For a trip from Nigeria to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Turkey is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the Turkish embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Nigeria?
The Turkish embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.