Nigerians have reportedly been removed from travellers eligible for the e-visa provisions of Republic of Turkey.
Leadership Newspaper reports that Nigerian visa applicants have been advised to apply via any Turkish Consulate.
Travellers to the European country say that the change came suddenly without prior notice or communication from the Turkish Mission in Nigeria.
This development comes shortly after some suspected terrorists attacked Kuje prison in Abuja and freed some high-profile ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists.
A Nigerian applicant who is apparently affected gave the update:
“Just putting this out there. Someone out there with a Schengen /UK/US visa might be booking a ticket to Turkey right now thinking they will apply for a visa electronically. DONOT. Turkey decided to delist Nigerians from the e-visa list yesterday evening. With no prior warning/ communication. They clearly don’t rate us. Anyway all Nigerians have to apply via the consulate wherever they are.
“Turns out so many people are/were planning to go to Turkey soon. Honestly, just apply through the consulate. There is still no information online. No press release, nothing! They are disrespectful. An agent told me she applied on behalf of someone yesterday and within the space of 5 minutes the message on the site had changed. Apparently, it has something to do with the “prison break”/ concerns of terrorism.
“Unfortunately, nationals of the country that you selected are not eligible for e-visa. Kindly visit the nearest Turkish mission to apply for a visa application. Please visit http:www.visa.gov.tr for the full list of the Turkish Embassies and Consulates.”