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🇰🇷 South Korea visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers
Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.
Ghanaian, Kenyan, Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling.
Do I need a visa for South Korea?
| Passport | Entry for a short visit |
|---|---|
| Ghanaian passport | Visa required |
| Kenyan passport | Visa required |
| Nigerian passport | Visa required |
South Korea visa fees
Ghanaians: short stay single entry USD 50
Follow mission instructions
Standard tariff USD 40 for other nationalities unless adjusted rates apply
Where to apply
Use the competent mission for your lawful residence. The Accra contact is below; fee nationality and mission currency are distinct.
- Living in Ghana: Embassy of Korea in Ghana — visa appointments
Entry count is grant-specific: use the visa or approval actually issued. No blanket single or multiple entitlement is stated.
Emergency numbers in South Korea
Police 112 · Fire 119 · Ambulance 119
Before you go
Fast-paced and modern with deep respect for age and hierarchy; Korean is the language.
Do
- Use both hands when giving or receiving from elders
- Bow slightly when greeting
- Remove shoes indoors in homes and some restaurants
Don't
- Don't write people's names in red ink
- Don't blow your nose at the table
- Don't start eating before the eldest person
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Official sources
- Republic of Korea visa fee schedule including Ghana nationality tariff
- UK FCDO travel advice: South Korea — getting help