🇳🇬 Nigeria visa requirements for Turkish citizens
Turkish citizens need an e-visa for Nigeria, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Turkey passport holders
Before traveling to Nigeria, Turkish citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Nigeria government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Nigeria immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Turkish passport ranks #81 worldwide, opening 115 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (69 visa-free, 41 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Nigeria is not among them — it is one of the 60 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Nigerian citizens traveling to Turkey face a different rule: visa required.
Across Western Africa as a whole, 9 of 16 destinations are open to Turkish travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Nigeria
- Capital
- Abuja
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (₦)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Turkish citizens need an e-visa for Nigeria, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Turkish citizens apply online for entry to Nigeria?
Yes. Nigeria offers an online e-visa for Turkey passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Nigeria?
The currency in Nigeria is the Nigerian naira (₦). The capital city is Abuja.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Turkish citizens traveling to Nigeria. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Nigeria embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.