Does a Nigerian require a visa for sightseeing in Turkey? [duplicate]

I am a Nigerian citizen and have booked a Turkish Airlines flight to Nigeria with 12 hours both ways (return) layover at Istanbul Airport. I have a Chinese residence permit.

Do I need a transit visa at Istanbul Airport to enter Istanbul for city sightseeing?

Best Answer

You will need to apply for a visa, but it looks like you can apply for an e-visa here.

From the FAQs, they say to check on whether you are eligible by starting a new application. Once you enter your country of citizenship/passport and the type of passport, the site says that a Nigerian citizen on an ordinary passport can get an e-visa.

Pictures about "Does a Nigerian require a visa for sightseeing in Turkey? [duplicate]"

Does a Nigerian require a visa for sightseeing in Turkey? [duplicate] - From below of famous mosque with domes and arched passages under blue cloudy sky

Does a Nigerian require a visa for sightseeing in Turkey? [duplicate] - Ornamental arched entrance gate to oriental mosque in daylight

Does a Nigerian require a visa for sightseeing in Turkey? [duplicate] - Majestic landscape of ancient houses carved out of volcanic rocky formations under cloudy sky

How much does Turkey visa cost in Naira?

For an individual willing to travel to Turkey on the Turkish Tourist visa, the application fees cost 100USD which is approximately N36,000.

Do I need a visa to travel to Turkey from Nigeria?

You need a valid Nigerian passport and appointment slip to apply for a Turkey visa in Nigeria. For foreigners living in Nigeria, you need a valid passport and CERPAC (Resident permit) to apply for a Turkey visa in Nigeria. Turkey receives about 40,000 tourists every year.

Do I need a visa for Turkey as a tourist?

Anyone who does not hold a Turkish passport and wants to travel to Turkey needs to submit a visa application. Unless you possess a valid passport issued by one of the visa-exempt countries, you will need to apply for a visa.

How long does it take to get a Turkish visa from Nigeria?

Turkish visit visas take about 8 working days and business visas take about 5 working days. Applicants get notified when the visa processed and approved.

Turkish Visa application and processing: All you need to know as a Nigerian

Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Meruyert Gonullu, Meruyert Gonullu, Julia Volk, Meruyert Gonullu