Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for South Korea. Fee: USD 40–75 (~USD 40–75). Processing: 5-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required. Short-stay (C-3): ~USD 40. Long-stay: ~USD 60-90. Apply via Korea Visa Portal + Korean Embassy Dhaka.
Visa types: Short-term Visit (C-3, Tourist/Business/Family, 90-day); C-4 (Short-term Work); D-2 (Student); D-4 (General Trainee); E-series (Employment — E-7 Special Occupation); F-2/F-5 (Resident); H-1 (Working Holiday — not for BD); F-4 (Overseas Korean).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
C-3 Validity: 3 months (single) / 1-5 years (multi). Max Stay: 90 days per entry.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: KRW 100,000-30,000,000 fine + deportation + entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); e-Form application at visa.go.kr with barcode; 35x45mm photo (natural color, last 6 months); Bank statement (last 6 months, KRW 5M+ equivalent); Employment certificate; Tax return; Property docs (helpful); Return ticket; Hotel reservation; Detailed itinerary; For Student: admission letter + financial sponsorship; Submit at Korean Embassy Dhaka.
Visa types (4)
Visa required. Short-stay (C-3): ~USD 40. Long-stay: ~USD 60-90. Apply via Korea Visa Portal + Korean Embassy Dhaka.
Korea C-3-4 Short-term Business Visa (formerly C-2). Korean Embassy in Dhaka is functional — direct application. Multi-entry 5-year version common for verified business travelers. Major sectors: electronics (Samsung, LG, SK Hynix), automotive (Hyundai, Kia), shipbuilding, cosmetics.
Korea D-2 Student Visa for accredited Korean institutions. Seoul National University, KAIST, POSTECH, Korea University, Yonsei University top destinations. Growing BD student community for STEM and Korean Studies. KGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program) competitive for BD nationals.
Korea Work Visa — two main routes for BD: E-9 EPS (Employment Permit System, non-professional, G2G bilateral with Bangladesh since 2008) and E-7 Professional (skilled professional). EPS-TOPIK (Korean Language Test) mandatory for E-9.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (high rejection rate ~30-50% for first-time BD): (1) e-Form application errors common; (2) Bank statement (6 months, KRW 5M+ equivalent) inadequate; (3) Detailed itinerary required; (4) Weak ties to BD - primary reason; (5) Inadequate guarantor / sponsor for Visit; (6) For Student: admission + financial sponsorship verification; (7) First-time BD travelers face very high scrutiny.
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