March 13, 2024
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Visa Exemption Agreement Between Vietnam – Nigeria

Agreement between the Government of Vietnam and Nigeria on Waiver of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic or Official Passports.

Have agreed as follows:

ARTICLE 1: WAIVER OF VISA REQUIREMENTS

Nationals of a Party who are holders of a valid Diplomatic or Official Passport may enter into, exit from and transit through the territory of the other Party and shall be permitted to stay in the territory of the Party for a maximum period of ninety (90) days from the date of entry without having to obtain a visa.

ARTICLE 2: COMPETENT AUTHORITY

The competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Agreement shall be:

1. For the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security and;

2. For the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Immigration Service of the Ministry of Interior.

ARTICLE 3: ACCREDITED DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR STAFF

1. Nationals of a Party who are holders of valid Diplomatic or Official Passports and accredited members of the staff of the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Posts in the country of the other Party, may freely enter, sojourn and exit the other Party during the time of appointment at the Diplomat Mission or Consular Post.

2. Spouses and children under 18 years of age of the persons referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article shall also be exempted from having to obtain a visa if they are holders of valid diplomatic or official passports.

The original official agreement between Vietnam – Nigeria is as follows:

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