☞ Footing OF COVID-19 Expenses for foreigners entering the Republic of Korea
Effective 12/08/2020,
1. All foreigners entering the Republic of Korea, if tested and confirmed Positive for COVID-19, they will cater for their own bills which include admission fee, quarantine cost, treatment cost and meals.The exempted countries are those with mutual agreement.
2. Those foreigners from Mutual Agreement countries if they present fake documents for PCR test results or violate measures put in place to curb COVID-19 pandemic (for example those who violate restrictions on gathering, quarantine, interdict etc.), shall also cater for their bills.
[GENERAL INFORMATION]
※ Note : The applicant must apear in person, when applying and collecting Visa
Visa Application form : Visit https://visa.go.kr select application - eform(Visa) - fill out eform - apply - download(view application) - print
Location
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kenya is located on the 1st & 2nd floor of Misha Tower on Westlands Road.
Jurisdiction
The Embassy is also accredited to Somalia. Other foreign nationals can obtain a visa from the Embassy if they have a valid Kenyan work permit.
Visa working hours
Visa application: from 9:30 am to 11:30 am Monday to Friday.
Visa collection: from 2.00pm to 3.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Inquiries
All applicants are advised to visit the website for information at http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ke-en/index.do or send enquiries via email at emb-ke@mofa.go.kr. Inquiries will be answered within 3 days.
Visa rejection
Please be informed that submission of fake or improper documents, late submission and lack of required documents will lead to visa rejection and no explanation will be given.
Expedite process
Please be informed that visa processing takes a minimum of fourteen (14) working days. Any application that does not adhere to this requirement will lead to rejection. All applicants are advised to apply early in advance in order to provide sufficient time for visa processing.
Visa requirements vary depending on the type of visa. The consul can or may ask for suppliment documents to support your application.
Tourism
Hotel reservation
Visa processing takes minimum of 7 (Seven) working days.
Hotel reservation
Travel itinerary from a travel agent in Korea
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.6,200/$40 visa fee for less than 90 days (non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
A certified bank statement ( at least 3months)
Visa processing takes minimum of 7 (Seven) working days.
Diplomats, Civil servants & NGO’s
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
A guarantee letter (From Korea stating that the inviter will take responsibility for any criminal activities committed by the invitee while in Korea and that the inviter will ensure the invitee goes back to his country after the expiry of the visa)
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.6,200/$40 visa fee for less than 90 days (non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days.
Sports
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
A guarantee letter (From Korea stating that the inviter will take responsibility for any criminal activities committed by the invitee while in Korea and that the inviter will ensure the invitee goes back to his country after the expiry of the visa)
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.6,200/$40 visa fee for less than 90 days OR Ksh.9,300/ $60 for more than 90days(non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days.
Business
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
A guarantee letter (From Korea stating that the inviter will take responsibility for any criminal activities committed by the invitee while in Korea and that the inviter will ensure the invitee goes back to his country after the expiry of the visa)
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.6,200/$40 visa fee for less than 90 days (non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
A certified bank statement ( the last three months)
Hotel reservation
Company registration certificate
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days
Students
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
Certificate of admission
Scholarship certificate
Introduction or recommendation letter from employer
Air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.9,300/ $60 single entry or Ksh.13,950 / $90 multiple entry (non refundable)
A valid passport and a copy of bio data page of passport
Financial status
Academic certificate ( both original and photocopy )
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days.
Medical case
Invitation from Korean hospital with guarantee of stay
Registration Certificate of the Hospital
Medical report from doctor proving that you need specialized treatment