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Nigeria visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ankara.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
- e-Visa Maximum stay: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: 30 days, single entry
- Business visa Maximum stay: F4A: 30 days single entry; F4C: up to 30 days per entry; F4B: set by reciprocity
- Student visa Maximum stay: 2-year renewable residence permit after regularisation
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in Turkey
Nigeria has 1 mission in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Turkey
NigeriaTurkey Visa required Turkey visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Turkey to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Nigeria
Turkish citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Turkish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Turkish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Niger requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Nigeria?
Turkish citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Turkey?
The Nigerian embassy in Turkey is in Ankara.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Turkish citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.