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Nigeria passport holders: Multiple entry for Vietnam. Fee: USD 25 (~USD 25). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Vietnam eVisa AVAILABLE for Nigerians since 2017 (expanded Aug 2023 — all countries eligible). Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000) for 90-day single OR USD 50 multi-entry. Easy access. Direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi via Singapore/Bangkok connections.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 90 days, single or multi-entry); Visa-on-Arrival (with pre-approval); Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa (employer-sponsored); Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days single or multi.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 25+; deportation; 3-year entry ban for serious overstays
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Online eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or itinerary; Bank statement (USD 50/day recommended); Travel insurance recommended; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Business: Vietnamese entity invitation.
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Vietnam eVisa AVAILABLE for Nigerians since 2017 (expanded Aug 2023 — all countries eligible). Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000) for 90-day single OR USD 50 multi-entry. Easy access. Direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi via Singapore/Bangkok connections.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (LOW rate): (1) Document mismatch on eVisa name; (2) Past Vietnam overstays; (3) Suspicious itinerary suggesting work intent; (4) Insufficient funds; (5) Drug screening for Northern border regions; (6) Single male applicants on Hanoi/Saigon sex tourism patterns flagged; (7) Solo female applicants — anti-trafficking screening; (8) Nigerian drug-trafficking history flagged in SE Asia.
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