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South Korea Visa Requirements for Bangladesh Citizens

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Short-Term Visit Visa (C-3)

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Fee
40 USD

Article 71 of the Enforcement Rules of the Immigration Act sets the fee in US dollars: single entry for a stay of up to 90 days USD 40; single entry for 91 days or more USD 60; double entry USD 70; multiple entry without limit USD 90. Heads of missions collecting it in local currency set the base amount taking exchange rates into account.

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What the South Korea visa rules mean for Bangladesh travellers

Bangladesh citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of South Korea. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Short-Term Visit Visa (C-3), which costs 40 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, South Korea applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry da…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for short-term visitors to South Korea. The UK government says medical and dental care is usually of a good standard but can be expensive, and advis…
  • Return or onward ticket: The UK government tells British travellers that they can enter South Korea for up to 90 days for short-term business or tourism and must have an onward or return ticket.
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for South Korea.

South Korea entry rules compared

South Korea lets 22 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 87. Bangladesh citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, China and India. Overall the Bangladesh passport ranks #177 in the world with 17 visa-free destinations.

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In the other direction, South Korea citizens need visa on arrival to visit Bangladesh.

Flag of South KoreaEntry requirements for South Korea

Passport validity

90 days

The UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

UK FCDO — South Korea entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

90 days

The UK government tells British travellers that they can enter South Korea for up to 90 days for short-term business or tourism and must have an onward or return ticket.

UK FCDO — South Korea entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for South Korea.

Korea Visa Portal✓ Checked 25 Aug 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: e-Arrival Card

3 days

Korea's e-Arrival Card site says the card is free, can be filed starting 3 days before arrival, and holds the same validity as the paper arrival card. The K-ETA portal says K-ETA holders are exempt from submitting the arrival card.

e-Arrival Card (Ministry of Justice) — e-Arrival Card Guide✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

3 years

A foreigner who stays beyond the period of stay without an extension permit, or outside the scope of their status or period of stay, is punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to KRW 30 million. Such a foreigner may be deported.

Korea Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr) — Immigration Act✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 10,000

The Korea Customs Service says that if you enter with foreign currency, KRW notes or checks above USD 10,000 or the equivalent in total you must report it to customs, and that carrying means of payment of not more than USD 10,000 out of Korea requires no report.

Korea Customs Service — Declaration of foreign currency✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for South Korea, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a South Korea visa cost for Bangladesh citizens?

Short-Term Visit Visa (C-3): 40 USD.

How do Bangladesh citizens apply for a South Korea visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of South Korea before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter South Korea?

The UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.