How To Apply For Turkey Visa In Nigeria

Turkey or Türkiye, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country with most of its parts in the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Europe and a portion in the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, essentially making the country both a European and Asian country. 

Turks make up the majority of the county’s population, and the largest minority are Kurds. The country is a tourist hotspot, and it receives about 40,000 tourists every year that come to participate in its wealth of historical sites, diverse landscapes, adventure activities, and rich culture. People also go to turkey for many other reasons than just a few weeks of tourism.

And for that, they need to be permitted into the country and for a certain duration. Individuals coming from Nigeria make up a portion of the people needing to go to turkey for a variety of reasons. They all need a visa from the Turkish authorities to enter the country and do what they came to do.

Types of Turkey Visa

Before getting to apply for a Turkish Visa, it needs to be understood that there is more than one kind of visa. The visa an individual applies for has to tally with their intentions for visiting the country. For example, a student can not apply for a business visa, and vice versa because it does not tally with their purpose of visit. Here are the types of Turkish visas:

• Turkey Visit Visa.
• Turkey Business Visa.
• Student Visa.
• Medical Visa.
• Turkey E-visa.

As this article proceeds, each visa type will be analyzed and explained.

Required Documents for a Visa to Turkey

Despite there being different types of visas for different purposes of visit, there is a general compilation of documents all categories must have at hand to present as part of the application process. They are:

• Biometric Photo
• Bank account statement and documents attesting to the income status of the applicant.
• Hotel reservation or invitation.
• Flight booking.
• Document supporting the applicant’s ability to return(business certificate, asset certificates)
• Marriage certificate(if married)
• Visa fee—$125

Application Proper

After gathering these documents up, there are still a few steps ahead that need to be followed. They are: 

• Visit the Turkey immigration website at https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Visa/Index to submit your online application.
• Select Visa Pre-application. This takes you to a form where you are to fill in details as required.
• Enter Details. Carefully and correctly enter details into the five available sections; Nationality and Visa Details, Personal Information, Travel Information, Contact Information, and Travel Documents.
• Upload Documents. The documents earlier gathered will come to be used here as required.
• Book an Appointment. When uploading is completed successfully, proceed to book an in-person appointment at the Turkey Visa Application Center in Abuja and download a copy of the online form you just filled.

All this will be done on the same portal on the Turkey Immigration website. No need to leave the web window.

On the day of the appointment for submission of the form, make sure that all the documents to be submitted are properly filled out, genuine, and signed by you. Also, scheduling your appointment at least eight weeks before your trip is highly advisable and optimal. Appointments should also not be booked more than once a month.

Types of Turkey Visas Explained

Having seen the steps involved in applying for a Turkish Visa, let me now explain what each of the types of Turkish Visa means:

Visit Visa

Turkish Visit Visa is a type of visa that allows individuals to visit the country for tourist purposes. It comes in either multiple or single entries and is not a Schengen Visa. The visa validity is determined by the Turkey Embassy. Recent travel history amongst other factors is considered.

Turkish Business Visa

The Turkish Business Visa is meant for those travelling to Turkey for business purposes. It does not grant you work privileges in the country, but it allows you to engage in business transactions while there. An invitation letter from your business partner in Turkey will be required in addition to the other previously mentioned documents.

Turkish Student Visa

Turkish Student Visa is meant to be applied for by individuals with intentions of studying in Turkey. This category refers to people with admission offers to schools in Turkey.

Apart from the General visa requirements for a Turkey Visa, the individual has to come with the following supporting documents. 

• Acceptance letter
• Evidence of payment of school fees.
• Examination slip.

Turkish Medical Visa

The Turkish medical visa as the name implies is a visa meant for people seeking medical remedy and treatment in Turkey. The embassy determines the validity of the visa depending on the length and type of treatment. The appointment has to originate from registered hospitals in Turkey, as the letter is what will be presented as a supporting document for the application.

Turkish E-Visa

The Turkey e-visa for Nigeria is an electronic visa available to passport-holding Nigerians with a valid USA, UK, Ireland, or Schengen visa/permit. When applying for this visa, you need to have the following:

• Full name. 
• Nationality. 
• Existing passport number. 
• Date of arrival. 
• Father’s full name. 
• Mother’s full name. 
• Phone number. 
• Valid email address.
• Home address. 
• Document type(Visa or permit.)
• Visa/Permit number.

The validity of this type of visa is usually 90days although stay can only be 30 days from the time of arrival.

Updates

If you follow all the procedures outlined in this article and have all your documents in order, your application for a Turkey Visa should be easy and very successful. 

However, starting from July 8, 2022, and without any warning whatsoever, the Turkish application website put up a notice stating that Nigerian Nationals are no longer eligible to apply for Turkey Online Visas, but would be better served by going to the embassies in-country to kickstart their registration process. Application procedures, documents required, and visa type descriptions are all useful and remain the same.

Turkish Embassy Contact Details

For easy access, the Turkish Embassy can be found in Nigeria at:

Embassy of the Republic of Turkey Plot: 333, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria

Telephone: 00 234 8036488981

Email: embassy.abuja@mfa.gov.tr

How much time does it take to secure a visa for Turkey if you are travelling from Nigeria?

The electronic visa for Turkey is a procedure that is both quick and effective. It won’t take you more than a few minutes to fill out the application form and send it in.

The vast majority of inquiries are examined and processed within a day. The tourist will receive the visa in their email inbox. Visitors are advised to factor in additional time in case of unforeseen delays.

There is also a priority service that can be obtained, which guarantees to process within an hour.

Is it possible to be denied a visa for Turkey?

If you need to travel to Turkey, you may be able to apply for an e-visa for Turkey online; the process differs depending on which country you are a citizen of. Applications for visas are granted approval in the majority of cases. Your application for a visa may, however, be rejected for a number of other reasons. In most cases, the relevant authorities do not provide explanations for why visas are denied.

How much money must be in your bank account to apply for a tourist visa to Turkey?

The letter needs to be properly signed by an authorized signatory, include a company stamp, and be sent to the “Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey, Mumbai.” The applicant must provide a bank statement that details their transactions from the previous six months, has the bank’s signature and seal on the final page, and has a minimum balance of one lakh rupees.

If you overstay your visa, may you be sent to jail for doing so?

Should the government of the United States determine that you are present in the country illegally, you may be issued a “final order of removal.” You are required to depart the country within the first ninety days after this edict has been issued. Ignoring or disobeying this order could result in even more severe consequences, including monetary fines and a possible prison sentence of up to four years.

How can I find out if my visa for Turkey has been accepted?

After successfully submitting the application form, you will be sent an email containing either an acknowledgement or a confirmation link. When you click on that link, you will be taken to the next step in the process. The objective of attaching the link to the specific purpose is to make it possible for you to readily track the status of your visa without having to go through any kind of cumbersome method.

Does Turkey visa need interview?

The interview provides the consular official with more information to consider when determining whether or not to grant you a visa to enter Turkey. During the interview, you will have a brief meeting with an interviewer, to whom you will also need to present the required documents that you have gathered.

How long is the validity period for a Turkish visa?

A Turkish Visa is valid for 180 days (6 months)

The visa for Turkey is valid for a total of 180 days from the date of issuance. This 180-day period will begin on the day that you have selected as your desired starting date on the application form for the Turkey visa.

What happens if your visa application is rejected?

In order to reapply, you will be required to fill out a brand new application form, pay the application cost, and set up an appointment for a brand new interview. You should check the website of the United States Embassy or Consulate in the country where you intend to reapply in order to become familiar with any reapplication requirements.