The Turkish Embassy has debunked reports it was deliberately denying visa to Nigerian students. VANGUARD reports.Information Guide Nigeria
In a statement dated January 18, 2023, and presented by Hidayet Bayraktar, the embassy stated that a recent report raising alarm over the claimed denial of visa to Nigerian students was devoid of any reality or foundation.
Part of the statement reads: “We would like to remind you that, in any circumstances, visa applications are treated on their merits and not on a political basis, and decisions are taken on objective grounds.NYSC portal
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“In order not to go into details, there are certain conditions that are expected to be fulfilled by the applicants for the issuance of Turkish entry visa. For example, if there is any fraud detected in any of the required documents submitted; such as forged acceptance letter, bank account statement/declaration or if the applicant with an obtained prior visa has already stayed over 90 days during the current 180-day period on the territory of Turkey, visa application shall be denied immediately.
“Turkey and Nigeria relations are based on a long-standing friendship and history. We see Nigerian students who are planning, presently studying or have graduated in Turkiye, as a bridge of culture and friendship between our countries and an asset to our bilateral relations. They are the honorary Ambassadors of Turkiye to Nigeria.”JAMB Result
