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South Korea visa for Nigerian citizens

Passport Nigeria
Destination South Korea

Nigeria passport holders need a visa for South Korea, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement
e-Visa
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Nigeria passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
  2. Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
  3. Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Nigeria is one of 88 passports in the “e-visa” group for South Korea. See the full South Korea visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Nigeria passport holders

South Korea is one of 44 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Nigeria passport, which ranks #84 worldwide with a mobility score of 43. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 5 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Cambodia Visa on arrival –
Iran Visa on arrival –
Lebanon Visa on arrival –
Maldives Visa on arrival –
Timor-Leste Visa on arrival –
South Korea e-Visa –

All visa-free countries for the Nigeria passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Nigeria passport holders need a visa for South Korea, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Nigerian citizens apply for South Korea visa online?

Yes. Nigeria passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to South Korea, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

South Korea passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

South Korea visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of South Korea before you book.