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πΉπ· Does a Turkish need a visa for Nigeria π³π¬?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Turkish passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Turkish citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nigeria or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Nigeria: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 12 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
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.
Nigeria at a glance
Capital: Abuja Β· Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN, β¦) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +234
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Nigeria uses plug types D, G, M, Turkey uses C, F.
More about entering Nigeria β
Your embassy in Nigeria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Nigeria, contact the embassy of Turkey:
- Embassy of Turkey, Abuja Β· Plot:333, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District Β· 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.
Easier destinations near Nigeria for Turkish passport holders
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ³ Senegal β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ± Sierra Leone β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π³π¬ Nigerian passport holders visiting Turkey: Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.
The Turkish passport at a glance
All destinations for Turkey passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Nigeria β
Questions
Do Turkish citizens 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.
Does a Nigerian need a visa for Turkey?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Turkey, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkey before travelling.