Lagos Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea<br> to the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Consular/VIsa Service

Visa Issuance

Consular/VIsa Service
Visa Issuance

Visa Issuance Guide

DISCLAIMER

THIS IS TO ALERT THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE LAGOS OFFICE OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA DOES NOT HAVE ANY AFFILIATION WITH VISA APPLICATION AGENTS.

WE HEREBY ADVISE ALL VISA APPLICANTS TO APPLY DIRECTLY TO OUR OFFICE, AND ASK THAT YOU DO NOT PAY ANY AGENT FOR APPOINTMENT OR VISA APPLICATION.

General Visa Information

Visa Fee

●Single Entry Visa (90 days or shorter) : 60,000 naira
●Single Entry Visa (91 days or longer) : 90,000 naira
●Double Entry Visa (two times entry within six months) : 105,000 naira
●Multiple Entry Visa (multiple entry within one year) : 135,000 naira

Where to submit application

●Visa application must be submitted to Lagos Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
●location : 26 Oyinkan Abayomi Dr.(formerly Queens Dr.), Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
●Tel & email : 01-271-6295/0808-505-0501, koremb_lagos@mofa.go.kr

If you are NOT a resident of one of the following states, (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River), please contact Korea Visa Center

●Contact : www.vfsglobal.com/Korea/Nigeria/ Tel : 0815-018-8800
●Address : Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot No 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria

Visa Application Hours (MON - FRI)

●For submission / issuance : 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
●For visa collection / withdrawal of rejected documents: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 14:00 PM - 16:00 PM

Processing period

●Processing period usually takes 10~15 business days. But when it requires additional supporting documents or needs further verification, the processing period may take more.

How To Check Visa Application Status

●Please visit Korea Visa Portal : http://www.visa.go.kr
●http://www.visa.go.kr → 'Check Application Status & Print' → 'Search’

For the paper forms related to visa application, use the link below :

●http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ng-lagos-en/index.do
●Home > Consular/VIsa Service > Download

Submission a Certificate of TB Test for LONG-term stay visas

●MUST READ the following article on our NOTICE board : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ng-lagos-en/brd/m_9958/view.do?seq=760928&srchFr=&srchTo=&srchWord=&srchTp=&multi_itm_seq=0&itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&company_cd=&company_nm=&page=3
●A Certificate of TB Test must be issued from the Embassy designated hospital.
●Applicable visas : Long-term stay visas including Study(D-2), Dependent Family(F-3), Marriage Migrant(F-6) and Short-Term Employee(C-4)

Visa applicants applying at the Korean Embassy in a third country

●MUST READ the following article on our NOTICE board : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ng-lagos-en/brd/m_9958/view.do?seq=760911&srchFr=&srchTo=&srchWord=&srchTp=&multi_itm_seq=0&itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&company_cd=&company_nm=&page=4

Visa applicants with UNLAWFUL CONDUCTS

●If forged documents are submitted or false statements are made in the process, the issuance of visa can be restricted for up to three years.
●If you make verbal abuse, assault, intimidate or exert unjust pressure to our staff members, the issuance of visa can be restricted for up to three years.

Inquiry for visa

●You may call at 01-271-6295/0808-505-0501 within working hours or send email at: koremb_lagos@mofa.go.kr

Common Requirements for ALL Visa Application

●Valid passport (passport must be valid for more than six months at the time of application submission)
●A copy of the biographic data page of the applicant's passport
●Completed visa application form (please fill out the entire form completely. failure of filling up may result in rejection)
●One passport photo (size 2" x 2", color) must be attached on the form (next to the section 1.1 , please use glue stick or scotch tape only)
●Documents proving financial ability
○Personal bank statement (including at least recent six months transaction and issued within 14 days at the time of application submission and by the bank located in Lagos), credit card (Master card, Visa card, etc), car registration, etc
●Confirmed flight booking and hotel reservation
●Photocopy of National ID card or Drivers licence or Voters card (issued within recent five years)
●Additional requirements for specific visa types, please see the list below
●(Only for LONG-term stay visas) A Certificate of TB Test
○MUST READ the following article on our NOTICE board : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ng-lagos-en/brd/m_9958/view.do?seq=760928&srchFr=&srchTo=&srchWord=&srchTp=&multi_itm_seq=0&itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&company_cd=&company_nm=&page=3
○A Certificate of TB Test must be issued from the Embassy designated hospital.
○Applicable visas : Long-term stay visas including Study(D-2), Dependent Family(F-3), Marriage Migrant(F-6) and Short-Term Employee(C-4)

Additional Requirements for specific visa types


A-1 Diplomats	●Note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ●Diplomat passport is required * exempted from ⑤, ⑥, ⑦ from the list of common requirements
A-2 Official Duty	●Note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to certify his/her status (a clear statement declaring that he/she is on official duty must be included in the letter) ●Official passport is required. * exempted from ⑤, ⑥, ⑦ from the list of common requirements
C-3-1 Short-Term Visit for general purpose	●Attendance of various Events, seminar, Meetings, etc ○Documents related with a Korean who invite foreigner ■Original and notarized Invitation letter ■Original and notarized guarantee letter ■Documents introducing the Event or Meeting ■Documents relevant to the establishment of the institution hosting the event or meeting (a copy of business registration, a copy of corporation certificate) ○Documents related with the invitee (a Nigerian etc.) ■Certificate of incumbency, Original certificate of incorporation and its photocopy, Company bank account statement, Original Tax Clearance Certificate and its photocopy, etc) ■Any past record related to the purpose of visit
C-3-3 Short-Term Visit for medical treatment	●Medical treatment ○Medical certificate (diagnosis) from Korean and foreign general hospital ○Invitation letter from Korean hospitalr ○Photocopy of certificate of Korean business registration of the hospital in Korea ○Doctor’s note from both Korean and foreign doctor ○Documents of booking general hospital ○Personal bank statement (including at least recent three months’transaction and issued within 3 days at the time of application submission and by the bank branch located in Lagos) ○Credit Card (Master card, Visa card, etc.) ○Car registration ○Certificate of relationship in case of traveling with family member or care-giver for the sick ○Certificate or Receipt for the deposit hospital fee
C-3-4 Short-Term Visit for business transaction	●Import • Export • Marketing research • Business transaction ○Documents related with a Korean who invite foreigner ■Original and notarized Letter of invitation including details of transaction ■Original and notarized guarantee letter ■Photocopy of certificate of Korean business registration ○Documents related with the invitee (a Nigerian etc.) ■Original certificate of incorporation and photocopy (CAC) ■Original Tax clearance and photocopy (FIRS) ■Certificate of incumbency ■Company bank account statement ■Memorandum ■Any documents proving past business activity or transaction with the Korean company (Bill of Lading, letter of credit, import declaration, proof of remittance, etc)
C-3-9 Short-Term Visit for tour	●Private tour (not group tour) Please note that without inviter from Korea, the purpose of the visit may be difficult to be proven. ○Itinerary(Flight and Accommodation) and plan of tour ○Personal bank statement (including at least recent six months transaction and issued within 14 days at the time of application submission and by the bank branch located in Lagos) ○Other documents that can prove financial capability ■Pay Slip ■Letter of Employment ■Credit Card (Master card, Visa card, etc.) ■Car registration, Property documents, etc. ○Invitation Letter in case of being invited by someone
D-2 Study Abroad	●Those seeking high level education (bachelor, master, doctor) ○A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean school ○Certificate of admission from Korean school ○Letter from Korean school specifying the applicant's scholastic aptitude and finance capability ○Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement (official & original degree and school transcript) notarized by Korean Embassy where the school located (Or Apostilled) ○Official letter issued and stamped by Dean ○Official & original bank statements ■Sponsors should be applicant's own self or his/her parent ■If an applicant submit parent’s bank statement, he/she must provide proof of relationship.
D-4 General Training	●Those studying Korean language ○A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean school ○Certificate of admission from Korean school ○Documents proving payment for tuition, living cost etc ○Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement (official & original degree and school transcript) notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ○Official & original bank statements ■If applicant submit parent’s bank statement he/she must provide affidavit attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proving family relations ○A Certificate of TB Test issued from the Embassy designated hospital ●Global Korea Scholarship(GKS) Scholar ○A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean school ○Certificate of admission from Korean school ○Letter of Invitation issued by National Institution for International Education, Korean Ministry of Education ○A Certificate of TB Test issued from the Embassy designated hospital ●Those training at institution, company etc.(except school) ○A copy of certificate of business registration from Korean institution, company, etc ○Certificate of admission from Korean institution, company, etc ○Documents proving payment for tuition, living cost etc ○Letter of invitation from the institution, company, etc (Original and notarized) ○Official & original bank statements ○A Certificate of TB Test issued from the Embassy designated hospital ●Military person invited by Korean government and is going to study at military academy such as national defence university etc ○Certificate of admission from military academy ○A Certificate of TB Test issued from the Embassy designated hospital ○Letter of invitation from the Ministry of Defence * exempted from ⑤, ⑥, ⑦ from the list of common requirements.
F-3 Dependent Family	●Spouse or children of D-1 through E-7 visa holder except D-2 ○Documents that prove the family relations(a marriage certificate, a copy of family register or a birth certificate) ○A certificate of incumbency of Inviting parties and a certificate of tax payment in Korea ○Documents proving financial and housing capacity ○A Certificate of TB Test issued from the Embassy designated hospital ●Spouse or children of D-2 visa holder ○D-2 Visa holders(Inviter) should have been staying in Korea for more than 6 months, studying for bachelor or higher degree ○Original and notarized Invitation letter stating that family(invitees) will never be employed or involved in any income generating activities while staying in Korea ○Original and notarized guarantee letter ○Documents proving financial and housing capacity ○Documents that prove the family relations(a marriage certificate, a copy of family register or a birth certificate) ○A Certificate of TB Test issued from the Embassy designated hospital

If necessary, other documents that are not stated above may be required during/after submission.

Lagos Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Federal Republic of Nigeria