How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Turkey

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by / 28 Jul 2016

The Republic of Turkey is a parliamentary republic in between Europe and Asia, making it strategically important. Turkey covers a total area of 783,356 square kilometres, with a population of 79,463,663 according to the 2016 census.
A popular city in Turkey is Istanbul, and it is home to the Hagia Sophia, the huge 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkapı Palace. Turkey has a diverse cultural heritage, and its capital is Ankara.

Types of Turkish Visas

  1. Tourist / Businessperson
  2. Official Visa
  3. Student/Education Visa
  4. Working Visa
  5. Other Visas

Where To Go

Embassy of The Republic of Turkey

Address: 5, Amazon Street (Minister’s Hill), Maitama A6, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9 4139787; Fax: +234 9 4139457
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://turkembabuja.com

Requirements

Nigerians who wish to travel to Turkey for business purposes can apply for a businessperson visa. Here are the requirements.

  1. Visa application forms duly signed and their passports as well as original copies of the application documents are to be uploaded online;

  2. If internet connection is weak or if you experience difficulties in filling in the application form online, applications can still be made directly to the Turkish Embassy;

  3. A valid passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of your visa;

  4. If an invitation letter is required, it should contain the inviting person's TR Identity Number, clear identity, the list of invitees, permanent address, contact number, length and purpose of stay and the affinity with the applicant;

  5. If the inviting side is an organization or a company, tax registration certificate of the organization will be required;

  6. In the invitation letter it is also required for the inviting person/authority to pledge for covering victuals and accommodation expenses and for taking their own responsibility. The applicant is required to have sufficient and/or regular remunerations.

For further information on other and all types of visa to Turkey, please visit the official embassy website.

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