Bangladesh passport → South Korea
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for South Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: visa.go.kr
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Bangladeshi passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free30 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- Canada visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- Australia visa or PR
- New Zealand visa or PR
Transit only, up to 30 days, with a visa, re-entry permit or permanent residence of the US, Canada, Japan, Australia or New Zealand.
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South Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW)
- Languages
- Korean
- Calling code
- +82
- Region
- Eastern Asia
KR37.0°N · 127.5°EPhoto: 우승민 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouth Korea for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required- BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Bangladeshi passport holders
Common questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for South Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Bangladeshi citizens stay in South Korea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Bangladeshi citizens get a visa on arrival in South Korea?
Not under the standard rules.
Is South Korea easier for Bangladeshi citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladeshi citizens get visa free for up to 30 days. Transit only, up to 30 days, with a visa, re-entry permit or permanent residence of the US, Canada, Japan, Australia or New Zealand.
How many countries can Bangladeshi citizens visit without a visa?
32 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bangladesh passport ranks #90 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.