Tourist visa
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26 Sep 2019
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Tourist Visa from Nigeria to South Korea
- South Korea tourist visa is available to foreign nationals for the purpose of sight-seeing, attending ceremonies or cultural events and visiting friends and family.
- The application form submitted must be two copies, filled out in English and Korean.
- If you are travelling to visit friends and family, an invitation letter from your South Korean host should be provided.
- The letter should state the duration of your trip, the relationship between the applicant and the host and the contact address of the host in South Korea.
- Photocopy of the first page of the applicant’s passport would be required when paying the application fee. All fees should be paid over the counter at the application centers.
- Only the Naira denomination of 500 and above is accepted.
- A hotel reservation from an accredited travel agency is required for tourists who will be staying in a hotel or tourism center.
- Employed applicants are to submit a certificate of employment indicating the applicant’s position at the office, salary and leave permission.
- A financial statement of the applicant or the South Korean host is required. The statement should be provided by the individual that will fund the trip.
- South Korean tourist visas are usually issued as short term single-entry (valid for 90 days), long term single-entry (valid for above 91 days), double-entry (stay period of 30 days).
- The consular fee for the visa application varies based on the number of entries and should be paid before application processing can be carried out.
- For all South Korean visa application, a service fee of 7,000 NGN should be paid alongside the visa fee.
- The consul reserves the right to refuse an applicant a visa and the decision is irreversible. In the case that a visa is refused, the visa fees will not be refunded.
- After your visa has been issued, applicants are to attach a trip itinerary which explains the purpose of the visit and confirms that you have an accredited tour guide.
- It is important for first-time travelers to note that littering in South Korea attracts a fine of 1 million won.
- Overstaying your visa also will attract a fine.
