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South Korea passport to Nigeria
South Korea passport holders need an eVisa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Nigeria lets 18 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Korea is not one of them.
- South Korea passports get “eVisa” at 21 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Nigeria passports get “eVisa” in South Korea.
Nearby passports travelling to Nigeria
Open to South Korea passports near Nigeria
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South KoreaNigeria- Typical duration
- 17.6 hours
- From
- ICN · PUS · CJU
- To
- LOS · ABV · KAN
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 18 hours
Qatar · 17.9 hours
Türkiye · 17.8 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
South Korea
Country profile
Capital
Seoul
Population
51.2 million
Area
98,480 km²
Currency
South Korean won KRW
Languages
Korean
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
1.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
3.5%
Ethnic groups
Korean
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Nigeria
Country profile
Capital
Abuja
Population
223.8 million
Area
923,768 km²
Currency
Nigerian naira NGN
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Hausa30%
- other24.9%
- Yoruba15.5%
- Igbo15.2%
- Fulani6%
- Tiv2.4%
- Other6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+234
Airports
LOS · ABV · KAN · ENU
Highlights
- Osun-Osogbo
- National Theatre
- Kano City Walls
South Korea · eVisa
FAQ
Does a South Korea passport need a visa for Nigeria?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Nigeria immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Nigeria typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Nigeria mission.
What about a Nigeria passport entering South Korea?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.