Vietnam visa requirements for Nigerian nation
All the citizens of Nigeria will need a visa for Vietnam for both tourism or business purposes. Nowadays, the Nigerian passport holders can easily apply for Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy or apply online for Vietnam visa on arrival or e-visa. Each of them has its own advantage however, e-visa is one of the easiest and cheapest way for Nigerian passports getting a Vietnam visa.
Vietnam visa is required for all Nigerian citizens;
Nigerian citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Nigerian citizens can get visa on arrival with pre-arranged visa approval letter;
1. General information
– Vietnam visa is required for all Nigerian passports;
– The Nigerian passport holders can apply for 1 month or 3 months tourist visa. If they enter Vietnam for working with the Vietnamese Enterprises, they will need a business visa;
– The passport must have at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival with blank pages for visa sticky and stamp.
2. How do Nigerian passport holders apply for Vietnam visa?
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
The Nigerian passport holders can apply Vietnam visa on arrival from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed approval letter. It is applicable only to those traveling to Vietnam by airplanes only. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in Nigeria.
2.2. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including Australian citizens are eligible for 90 days (single or multiple entry) e-visas for Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, the Australian citizens need to prepare:
- Files of passport data page photo and passport-sized photo: The passport data page photo should show up 4 corners and borders of the main page in which all the information is displayed clearly without being flashed or obscured by fingers;
The passport-sized photo must be taken in recently 6 months with eyes open, straight look, without wearing hat or glasses and be taken on a white or light coloured plain background; - Credit card or debit card that are enabled to conduct online payment. You can also make a payment via PayPal when you apply for an e-visa on our website;
How to apply e-visa for Vietnam?
Step 1: Fill the requirement information in the application form.
Step 2: Pay the visa fee and get e-visa in maximum 3 – 5 working days.
Step 3: Receive an email containing e-visa upon successful application. Please print out the e-visa, bring along with your passport to get on the plane.
Step 4: Present your e-visa at the immigration counter to get entry into Vietnam.
2.3. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, they can go to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate nearest their location.
The address of Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Nigeria for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Abuja, Nigeria
Address: 9 River Niger street, Off Danube street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +234.9.870.3678
Email: vnemb.ng@mofa.gov.vn
