South Korea
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from South Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at seoul.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in South Korea
Nigeria has 1 mission in South Korea, with its embassy in Seoul.
Nigerian citizens travelling to South Korea
NigeriaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from South Korea to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Nigeria
South Korean citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How South Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; South Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Niger requires South Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to South Korea
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between South Korea and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from South Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Nigeria?
South Korean citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in South Korea?
The Nigerian embassy in South Korea is in Seoul.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Can South Korean citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; South Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.