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Embassy of South Korea in Abuja, Nigeria

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Embassy of South Korea in Abuja, Nigeria, located at No. 9 Ovia Crescent, Off Pope John Paul II Street, Maitama. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, phone, office hours, online resources, namely the official website and Facebook page, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    No. 9 Ovia Crescent, Off Pope John Paul II Street, Maitama
    Abuja
    Nigeria

  • Telephone

    +234 810 389 0991, Visa: +234 810 057 9231

  • Email

    [email protected]
    Visa and Consular issue: [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Korea in Abuja, Nigeria

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Eid al-Fitr: March 31 to April 01 Flag of Nigeria
  • Good Friday: April 18 Flag of Nigeria
  • Easter Monday: April 21 Flag of Nigeria
  • Independence Movement Day: May 01 Flag of South Korea

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Abuja, Nigeria:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Nigerian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter South Korea.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • D visas
    • D-1 (Artist)
    • D-2 (Students)
    • D-3 (Industrial trainee)
    • D-4 (General trainee)
    • D-5 (Journalism)
    • D-6 (Religion)
    • D-7 (Supervisor)
    • D-8 (Corporate investor)
    • D-9 (International trade)
    • D-10 (Job Seeking)
  • E visas
    • E-1 (Professor)
    • E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
    • E-3 (Research)
    • E-4 (Technology transfer)
    • E-5 (Professional employment)
    • E-6 (Artistic performer)
    • E-7 (Designated activities)
    • E-8 (Training employment)
    • E-9 (Non-professional employment)
    • E-10 (Crew employee)
  • F visas
    • F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
    • F-2 (Resident)
    • F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
    • F-4 (Overseas Korean)
    • F-5 (Permanent resident)
    • F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

KIM Pankyu, Ambassador

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When a South Korean passport expires, it can be renewed at a South Korean embassy or consulate abroad. The renewal process typically requires submitting an application with supporting documents and paying the applicable fees.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Nigeria

Besides Embassy of South Korea in Abuja, Nigeria, South Korea also has 1 representation in the following city of Nigeria:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Korea in Nigeria

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Nigeria in South Korea

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Abuja, Nigeria: 8:51 AM, Tuesday March 18, 2025 (W. Central Africa Standard Time)

    Seoul, South Korea: 4:51 PM, Tuesday March 18, 2025 (Korea Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 25 January 2025 at 11:38 PM (EST).

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