Applying for Turkish E Visa

Hi Mark, yes, as a Nigerian passport holder, you will need a visa to visit Turkey, even if you are a long-term UK resident. At the moment, Nigerian ordinary passport holders are not eligible to apply for a Turkish e-Visa. You'll need to apply for a regular sticker visa through the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate before you travel. Your UK residence status may help support your application, but the visa must be obtained through the embassy/consulate. I suggest contacting the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate to get information on the latest requirements for a regular/sticker visa. Contact details of the embassy/consulate can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/. Hope this helps, and have a wonderful trip! 😊

Hi Waheed, I was in a similar situation. So I can share the information with you. Your Turkish e-visa only allows your stay till your e-visa is valid. Since you will be entering on 14th August 2026, you will be allowed to enter, but you will need to exit the country by 17th August 2026. Since you are planning to stay beyond 17th August, we recommend applying for a new application so that you can stay till your planned date. You can directly apply for an e-visa here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/application/. The process is simple and fast. Happy journey,

Hello , In this case, based on my experience, I’d suggest contacting the support team of the same website you’re applying through. They should be able to check the payment issue on their end and let you know if there’s an alternative payment option or another way to complete the application.

Hi Alaa, I was in a similar situation a few months back, so I can share my experience with you. If you need to collect your checked baggage in Ankara and re-check it for your onward flight, you will need to leave the international transit area and pass through Turkish immigration. In that case, a transit visa is not sufficient—you will need a regular Turkish visa that allows you to enter Türkiye. As a Syrian passport holder, you are generally not eligible for a Turkish e-Visa and will usually need to apply for a sticker visa through the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate before travelling. The exact documents required can vary depending on your country of residence and personal circumstances, so it's best to contact the Turkish embassy or consulate where you will be applying for the latest requirements. Contact details of the embassy/consulate can be found here: https://turkey-evisa.it.com/embassy-and-consulate-of-turkey/ If your airline can check your baggage through to Damascus on a single ticket, you may not need to enter Türkiye at all. It's worth confirming this directly with your airline before making any visa arrangements. Safe travels!