Open the official instructions
This route is routed through embassy or consulate.
Open the official source Nigeria passport to Turkey
Nigerian passport holders traveling to Türkiye
Nigerian ordinary and official or service passport holders need a visa for Türkiye under the foreign ministry guidance on the current visa regime page.
Likely path Outcome depends on passport type
How you file Embassy or consulate
Source quality Government-linked
Updated Mar 9, 2026, 6:45 PM
Match the rule to your passport class
Ordinary, diplomatic, official, service, and special passports can land on different outcomes. Open the rule card that matches the document in your hand before paying any fee.
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Passport rules
Ordinary passportOfficial passportService passport
- Outcome
- Visa required
- Channel
- Embassy or consulate
- Passport buffer
- 60 extra days
Diplomatic passport
- Outcome
- Visa-free
- Channel
- No advance filing
- Stay limit
- Up to 90 days
- Passport buffer
- 60 extra days
Before you go
Route choice
Ordinary and official or service passports need a visa on this route, while diplomatic passports are exempt for short visits.
Passport validity
Carry a passport valid at least 60 days beyond the allowed stay. The ministry page also advises at least six months of validity from arrival.