Turkey astonishingly sprawls between Western Asia and Southeast Europe. She is one of the most visited countries by Nigerians. It is compulsory for a visiting Nigerian to apply for a Turkey visa, and be granted, before visiting Turkey. This post is focused on Turkey visa application in Nigeria and, most especially, how to apply for Turkey tourist visa.
What is Turkey Tourist Visa?
There are four types of Turkey visas. There is a Tourist/Businessperson visa, Official visa, Education visa, Work visa and Other visas.
Turkey tourist visa serve the purpose of allowing a holder of the visa to travel to Turkey temporarily for tourism, business, sporting or cultural activities.
How to Apply for Turkey Tourist Visa
Step 1:
Click HERE to download an online application form. Print it out and fill it.
Step 2:
Click HERE to book for an appointment online. Change the language setting to English by clicking on the ‘TR’ button on the top-right side of the website.
Step 3:
Visit the Turkish Embassy on the appointment date. Go along with the filled application form and the following documents:
- Original and photocopy of passport (must be at least 6 months valid after the date of application).
- A 50x60mm passport photo on white background attached to the application form but not stapled.
- Flight booking with confirmed dates: Read our Hotel Reservation + Flight Reservation for visa application post
- Proof of accommodation in Turkey – In the case where you have no one to invite you, you will need a valid hotel booking as proof of accommodation arrangement. Your hotel booking should be valid and should be verifiable if the embassy calls the hotel. Many hotels will cancel your booking once payment is not received within 24 hours after booking, this could lead to visa refusal. Also, we would not encourage spending lots of money to book hotel when you have not received your visa. We have a solution for the hotel booking which you should see in order not to fall victim. Read our Hotel Reservation + Flight Reservation for visa application post
- Financial statements – Bank statement with reference letter and applicant’s full name showing transactions for the last six months; letter from applicant’s employer in Nigeria mentioning applicant’s position, salary and date of leave.
- Letter from sponsor bearing his/her financial means and stating that s/he will be responsible for applicant’s expenses (if applicant’s financial means is insufficient or if applicant is a student).
- Copy of sponsor’s passport (if applicant’s financial means is insufficient or if applicant is a student)
- Student Identity card (if applicant is a student).
- Original and photocopy of Income Tax Clearance Certificate (if applicant is a business person).
- Original copy of business Invitation letter (Optionally Notary or Chamber of Commerce Certified) from a company in Turkey bearing the purpose of applicant’s visit, the name, address and contact number of the company to be visited and that the company takes full responsibility for applicant’s expenses in Turkey (if applicant is on a business trip).
- If the applicant is a minor, he must provide:
- Original and photocopy of birth certificate.
- Parent’s authorization letter from the court (if not traveling with the child).
- One copy of wedding certificate (if applicant is a nonworking spouse)
- ‘Vaccination card’ for typhoid and yellow fever diseases.
- Original and photocopy of applicant’s national identity card.
- Travel health insurance which covers applicant’s period in Turkey: You can buy your travel insurance from us at a discounted rates. As a partner with mutual benefits assurance plc, you can order your travel insurance from us and receive it within 10 minutes. After placing an order, you can either print the insurance from your email or pick up a printed copy at any mutual benefits assurance plc offices or Naijagoingabroad offices nationwide. Click here to order your insurance now!
Please note:
- You are advised to place your appointment at least eight weeks before supposed travel date.
- You should not book an appointment more than once in a month.
- All letter should be addressed to the Turkish embassy address as detailed here.
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