Turkey asks Nigeria for access to e-visa system
Turkey has formally requested to be added to Nigeria’s electronic visa system to make travel easier and boost business ties. During a courtesy visit, Mehmet Poroy, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, discussed the challenges Turkish applicants face due to the lack of a Nigerian visa office in Istanbul. The meeting with Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo focused on improving visa processes for business travellers. Both sides agreed on the importance of transparency and ongoing cooperation.
What we know
- Mehmet Poroy highlighted that Turkish citizens must travel to Ankara to process Nigerian visas, which creates logistical difficulties.
- The Turkish ambassador requested written clarification on visa arrangements and inclusion in the e-visa system to facilitate business mobility.
- Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo assured that Nigeria is committed to transparency and will not restrict genuine business travellers from Turkey.
- The recognition of Nigerian marriage certificates by foreign missions was also discussed, with the minister confirming their validity.
- Both parties agreed to continue engaging to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation between Nigeria and Turkey.
