Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
The official link goes to visa.gov.tr. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Türkiye entry rules for Nigerian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Visa (via visa.gov.tr) |
| Stay | As issued |
| When to apply | Apply well ahead |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Türkiye entry requirements.
The details for a Nigerian passport.
Ordinary and official/service passports need a visa from a Turkish mission; the MFA lists no e-Visa route for Nigerian ordinary passports. Passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay (150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay).
How long it must be valid.
Turkish law (Law 6458, since 1 Jan 2015): passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the visa, e-Visa or visa-exempt stay, i.e. at least 150 days on arrival for a 90-day stay. The MFA advises 6 months from arrival. US State Dept quotes 6 months; airlines may apply stricter rules. Holders of diplomatic/official passports and of national ID cards admitted under the European Agreement are exempt from the 60-day rule.
Recent changes in Türkiye.
- 2026-01-02 — China: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa).
- 2026-04-17 — Australia: ordinary passport holders visa-exempt for tourism and transit, 90 days in any 180 (previously e-Visa). Unilateral; not reciprocated.
The short answers.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Yes. Nigerian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Türkiye.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Türkiye?
As issued. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Nigerian citizens apply?
Apply well ahead.
Where do Nigerian citizens apply?
On the official site, visa.gov.tr. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Türkiye visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.