If your Nigerian passport is expiring or expired while you’re in Turkey, you can renew it at the Nigerian Embassy in Ankara. Here’s how:
📄 1. Prepare the Required Documents
✅ Current (expired or expiring) Nigerian passport
✅ Copy of the passport data page
✅ Passport-sized photographs (typically 2)
✅ Completed passport renewal application form
✅ Any additional documents requested by the embassy
🌐 2. Complete the Online Application
✅ Visit the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) website to fill out the passport renewal application:
👉 Nigeria Immigration Portal
✅ Choose “Passport Renewal” and follow the instructions to complete the form.
✅ Print your application form and payment receipt after submission.
💵 3. Pay the Application Fee
✅ Payments for passport renewals are typically done online via the NIS portal.
✅ Save and print the payment confirmation to include in your application package.
🏢 4. Book an Appointment with the Nigerian Embassy
✅ Contact the Nigerian Embassy in Ankara to schedule an appointment for your passport renewal.
👉 Nigerian Embassy Ankara – Official Website
✅ Alternatively, email or call the consular section for appointment details.
👉 Email: [email protected]
👉 Phone: +90 (312) 437 52 64
🏢 5. Visit the Embassy on Your Appointment Day
✅ Bring all required documents and your printed payment confirmation.
✅ You will have your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) taken during the appointment.
⏳ 6. Wait for Processing
✅ Processing times can vary, so ask the embassy for estimated timelines.
✅ You’ll be notified when your renewed passport is ready for collection.
💡 Tips for Success
✅ Start your passport renewal process at least 6 months before expiry if possible.
✅ Double-check your documents before your appointment.
✅ If your stay in Turkey depends on your passport validity (e.g., for your residence permit), ensure you apply well in advance to avoid issues.
✏️ Need Help?
The National Association of Nigerian Students Turkey Chapter (NANSTurkey) can provide advice and peer support.