South Korea Visa Information for Nigerians - Visa Requirements and How to Apply
A South Korea visa might sometimes prove difficult to get but, with this detailed information, you can never get it wrong. South Korea is a sovereign state in East Asia. Its capital city is Seoul, which has the 5th largest economy in the world. The South Koreans speak the Korean language, but English is also widely spoken by many immigrants. As a technologically advanced country, South Korea has lots of business visitors.
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South Korea Visa Types
South Korea visas could be a single entry, double entry or multiple entry visas. The single entry and double entry visas are valid for 90 days from the day of issuance, and the multiple entry visas are valid for about a year. Asides this, there are visa-sub types; if it's either a student visa or a business visa which often times last for 90 days. The table below shows this. [table id=46 /]
South Korea Visa Requirements
There are various requirements for the different types of South Korean visa. However, there are certain requirements that apply to almost all the types of visas. Every visa applicant must have a valid Nigerian passport. Other documents needed for a South Korean visa application include:- A valid Nigerian passport
- A properly filled and signed South Korea visa application form.
- One Passport-photograph of the applicant.
- Visa Processing fees.
- A prepaid envelope by any major courier service to return passport and original documents.
- Travel health insurance
- An invitation letter from a South Korean sponsor.
- A letter from applicant's South Korean employer.
- Leave letter from applicant's Nigerian employer.
- A proof of provisional admission, issued by the South Korean academic institution.
- Proof of accommodation in South Korea.
- A bank statement for at least a period of 3 months and issued within 14 days.
Visa Types
Single Entry Visa
This visa is for people who intend to enter/visit South Korea once. This visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Single Entry visas can either be long term or short term. Long-term single entry visas are for more than 91 days whereas short-term single entry visas are for less than 90 days.Double Entry Visa
This visa is for people who intend to visit South Korea twice within the validity period. A double entry visa permits the holders to stay for a maximum of 30 days within 6 months. This visa is valid for 6 months.Multiple Entry Visa
Multiple Entry Visa is for people who intend to be going in and out of South Korea more than twice. These visas are valid for 1 year.South Korea Visa Fees
[table id=110 /] This fee does not include visa service charge. Our Visa service costs between 80 USD to 275 USD, that is, about 30,000 Naira to 100,000 Naira on the average.Address and Location of South Korea Embassy in Nigeria
The South Korean Embassy in Abuja
Address: 9 Ovia Crescent Off Pope John Paul II Street. Maitama, P.O. Box 6870. Abuja, Nigeria. Telephone: (+234) (9) 461-2701 Email: [email protected] Website: http://nga-abuja.mofa.go.kr/The South Korean Embassy in Abuja
Address: Layi Ajayi-Bembe Rd, Ikoyi 101233, Lagos, Nigeria Email: [email protected]Frequently Asked Questions
Where to Get a South Korea Visa Application Form
South Korean visa application forms can be downloaded from the embassy's website and filled manually. The e-visa form can also be filled and submitted online.
How and Where to Pay South Korea Visa Fees
You can pay the visa fee at the visa application centre with cash, or use a debit card. It is important to note that the visa processing fee is non-refundable.Where to Submit South Korea Application
Applicants can submit their application at the visa application centre in the country.What is the Visa Application Processing Time
The South Korea visa processing time is usually a minimum of 10 (ten) working days.Where to Collect South Korea Visa upon Approval
Following the approval of your application, you can collect your passport at the visa application centre or through delivery by a courier service. If an applicant intends to use courier service, the VAC should be notified duly.