🇹🇷Türkiye

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Türkiye to Nigeria visa requirements

Q: Which visa type should a Turkish tourist apply for?

The Tourism Visa, class F5A. It is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days from issuance, allowing a stay of up to 30 days for tourism only.

Q: How long does the Nigeria e-Visa take to process?

Most approvals are issued within about 48 hours after a complete application and payment, though it can take up to roughly 5 business days during peak periods.

Q: How much does the Nigeria e-Visa cost for Turkish nationals?

Approximately USD 302 in total, comprising a USD 32 immigration/visa fee, a USD 100 service fee, and a USD 170 biometrics fee for non-African nationals.

Q: What documents are required for the e-Visa?

A passport valid 6+ months, a passport photo, a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation or host address, and a recent bank statement. Additional documents may apply for minors.

Q: Does Nigeria require a yellow fever certificate?

Yes. Nigeria generally requires proof of yellow fever vaccination; carry your International Certificate of Vaccination along with your e-Visa.

Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Nigeria. Since 1 May 2025, Nigeria runs a mandatory e-Visa system (visa-on-arrival was abolished), so Turkish travellers apply online for a Tourism Visa (F5A) before departure. A Turkey (TR) ordinary passport holder traveling to Nigeria (NG) for tourism is NOT visa-exempt. Turkey is neither an ECOWAS member state nor a party to a visa-abolition agreement with Nigeria, so a visa is required. On 1 May 2025, Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service launched a fully digital e-Visa system under the New Visa Policy 2025, which replaced the previous visa-on-arrival arrangement. Turkish nationals must therefore apply online through the official portal (evisa.immigration.gov.ng) for the Tourism Visa, class F5A, before travelling. The F5A is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days from issuance, permitting a stay of up to 30 days; it cannot be extended and does not permit employment. Applicants upload a passport (6+ months validity), photo, return ticket, hotel reservation or host address, and a recent bank statement, pay the fees online, and typically receive an emailed approval within about 48 hours (allow up to 5 business days in peak periods). On arrival, travellers also complete Nigeria's digital Landing/Exit Card. Nigeria is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

e-Visa - Tourism Visa (F5A), single entry

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 302 total for Turkish nationals (USD 32 immigration/visa fee + USD 100 service fee + USD 170 biometrics fee for non-African nationals)

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 48 hours (up to ~5 business days in peak periods)

standard track

Validity

90 days from date of issuance (non-extendable)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and passport

Ensure your Turkish ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended arrival date and has blank pages. Turkey is eligible for Nigeria's online e-Visa route.

· Passport 6+ months· Ordinary passport

/02

Gather supporting documents

Prepare a digital passport bio-page scan, a recent passport-style photo, a confirmed return/onward flight booking, a hotel reservation or host's address, and a recent bank statement.

· Return ticket· Hotel/host address

/03

Apply on the official e-Visa portal

Create an account at evisa.immigration.gov.ng, select Tourism Visa (F5A), complete the application form, and upload all required documents.

· evisa.immigration.gov.ng· F5A class

/04

Pay the visa fees online

Pay the immigration/visa fee, service fee, and biometrics fee securely by card. Fees are non-refundable.

· Card payment· Non-refundable

/05

Receive e-Visa approval by email

Most decisions are issued within about 48 hours. Download and print the approval/e-Visa letter sent to your email.

· ~48 hours· Print approval

/06

Travel and complete the digital Landing Card

Carry the printed e-Visa plus supporting documents, fill in Nigeria's digital Landing/Exit Card, and present everything to immigration on arrival.

· Digital Landing Card· Carry documents

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Türkiye -> Nigeria · e-Visa - Tourism Visa (F5A), single entry

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredTurkish ordinary passport valid 6+ months with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted online F5A application on evisa.immigration.gov.ng

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-style photograph (digital)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredHotel reservation or host's address in Nigeria

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredRecent bank statement (proof of funds)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredPaid visa, service, and biometrics fees (approx. USD 302)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredPrinted e-Visa approval letter for boarding and entry

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedYellow fever vaccination certificate

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedNigeria digital Landing/Exit Card completed before arrival

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesNigeria Immigration Service - e-Visa Portal Nigeria Immigration Service - Tourism Visa (F5A)Mondaq - How To Obtain An E-Visa To Nigeria (New Guidelines Effective 2025)

Application link included: Nigeria Immigration Service - e-Visa Portal

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Immigration/visa feeUSD 32Base Tourism Visa (F5A) fee for Turkish nationals

Service/processing feeUSD 100Online platform service charge

Biometrics feeUSD 170Applies to non-African nationals; charged with the visa fee

Total estimateUSD 302 — USD 330incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-Visa processing

~48 hours

Typical turnaround after submitting a complete application and paying fees; approval delivered by email.

Peak-period processing

Up to ~5 business days

Allow extra time during busy periods or if additional document checks are needed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver agreement

Turkey is not an ECOWAS member and has no visa-abolition agreement with Nigeria, so Turkish ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt.

High

/02

Visa-on-arrival abolished

Nigeria ended its visa-on-arrival scheme on 1 May 2025 and replaced it with a mandatory pre-travel e-Visa, so approval must be obtained before departure.

High

/03

Tourism is a covered visa class

Short tourist visits fall under the F5A Tourism Visa, available to eligible nationalities including Turkey via the online portal.

High

/04

Single-entry, short-stay limit

The F5A allows only one entry and a maximum 30-day stay within a 90-day validity, and cannot be extended.

Medium

/05

Document and proof-of-funds checks

Applications can be delayed or refused without a return ticket, accommodation proof, or sufficient bank statement.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Turkey to Nigeria route verified

Confirmed via the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal and F5A Tourism Visa page that Turkish ordinary passport holders need a pre-travel e-Visa; visa-on-arrival was abolished on 1 May 2025 under the New Visa Policy 2025.

/09 — The questions