Visa Application form : Visit https://visa.go.kr select application - eform(Visa) - fill out eform - apply - download(view application) - print
Location
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kenya is located on the 1st & 2nd floor of Misha Tower on Westlands Road.
Jurisdiction
The Embassy is also accredited to Somalia. Other foreign nationals can obtain a visa from the Embassy if they have a valid Kenyan work permit.
Visa working hours
Visa Application : 09:30am to 11:30am Monday to Friday.
Visa Collection : 14:00pm to 16:00pm Monday to Friday.
Inquiries
All applicants are advised to visit the website for information at http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ke-en/index.do or send enquiries via email at emb-ke@mofa.go.kr. Inquiries will be answered within 3 days.
Visa rejection
Please be informed that submission of fake or improper documents, late submission and lack of required documents will lead to visa rejection and no explanation will be given.
Expedite process
Please be informed that visa processing takes a minimum of seven (7) working days. Any application that does not adhere to this requirement will lead to rejection. All applicants are advised to apply early in advance in order to provide sufficient time for visa processing.
Warning: In case one submits fake document, he(or she) can not be issued visa for 3 years.
Documents to be attached: Attached birth certificates or family certificates shall be notarized by the Ministry of Interior and athenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
[Visa requirements]
Visa requirements vary depending on the type of visa. The consul can or may ask for suppliment documents to support your application. Visa will take minimum 7 workng days.
Self Sponsored Trips
Invitation Letter(From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
A guarantee letter (From Korea stating that the inviter will take responsibility for any criminal activities committed by the invitee while in Korea and that the inviter will ensure the invitee goes back to his country after the expiry of the visa)
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink(e-visa form on www.visa.go.kr)
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.5,800 visa fee for less than 90 days (non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
A certified bank statement (The last(recent) three months)
Hotel reservation
Visa processing takes minimum of 7 (Seven) working days.
Tourism
Hotel reservation
Travel itinerary from a travel agent in Korea
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.5,800 visa fee for less than 90 days (non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
A certified bank statement (The last(recent) three months)
Visa processing takes minimum of 7 (Seven) working days.
Diplomats, Civil servants & NGO’s
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
A guarantee letter (From Korea stating that the inviter will take responsibility for any criminal activities committed by the invitee while in Korea and that the inviter will ensure the invitee goes back to his country after the expiry of the visa)
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.5,800 visa fee for less than 90 days (non refundable) * In case the applicants submit official invitaton letter from Korean government and when Korean governbment confirm to bear the cost for the visa, the visa fee may be waived.
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days.
Sports
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
A guarantee letter (From Korea stating that the inviter will take responsibility for any criminal activities committed by the invitee while in Korea and that the inviter will ensure the invitee goes back to his country after the expiry of the visa)
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.5,800 visa fee for less than 90 days OR Ksh.8,700 for more than 90days(non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days.
Business
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
A guarantee letter (From Korea stating that the inviter will take responsibility for any criminal activities committed by the invitee while in Korea and that the inviter will ensure the invitee goes back to his country after the expiry of the visa)
Introduction letter (From employer)
Return air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.5,800 visa fee for less than 90 days (non refundable)
A valid passport not less than six months and a copy of bio data page of passport
A certified bank statement ( the last three months)
Hotel reservation
Company registration certificate
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days
Students
Invitation letter (From Korea with a guarantee of stay)
Certificate of admission
Scholarship certificate
Introduction or recommendation letter from employer
Air ticket (booking)
1 filled application form in black ink
1 passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x4.5cm)
Ksh.8,700 single entry or Ksh.13,050 multiple entry (non refundable)
A valid passport and a copy of bio data page of passport
Financial status
Academic certificate ( both original and photocopy )
Visa processing takes minimum of 7(seven) working days.
Medical case
Invitation from Korean hospital with guarantee of stay
Registration Certificate of the Hospital
Medical report from doctor proving that you need specialized treatment