Africa: Turkey Raises Residence Permit Fee By 930 Percent for Nigerians, 36 Other African Countries

Abuja — Turkey has commenced a sweeping increase in residence permit application fees, raising certain categories for Nigerians, and nationals of about 36 other African countries by as much as 930 per cent, the Directorate General of Migration Management announced at the weekend

A total of about 140 other countries, across continents, including the United States of America are also affected by the new residence permit hike.

Almost all categories of residence permits are subject to the new rates--short-term tourist, family, for property owners, as well as permits related to investment and educational programs, including TOMER courses.