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๐ณ๐ฌ Does a Nigerian need a visa for Turkey ๐น๐ท?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Nigerian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Turkey or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Nigeria
If you live in Nigeria, visas for Turkey are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Turkey, Abuja ยท Plot:333, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District ยท abuja-emb.mfa.gov.tr
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Turkey at a glance
Capital: Ankara ยท Currency: Turkish lira (TRY, โบ) ยท Official languages: Turkish ยท Calling code: +90
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Turkey: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 9 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Turkey uses plug types C, F, Nigeria uses D, G, M.
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Your embassy in Turkey
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Turkey, contact the embassy of Nigeria:
- Embassy of Nigeria in Ankara ยท Uฤur Mumcu'nun Sokaฤฤฑ, No: 56 ยท embassynigeriaturkey.com
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Turkey for Nigerian passport holders
- ๐ฑ๐ง Lebanon โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain โ e-Visa
- ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq โ e-Visa
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ e-Visa
- ๐ธ๐พ Syria โ e-Visa
- ๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐น๐ท Turkish passport holders visiting Nigeria: Turkish passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Nigerian passport at a glance
All destinations for Nigeria passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Turkey โ
Questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.
Does a Turkish need a visa for Nigeria?
Turkish passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.