Bangladesh Guide: South Korea Tourist Visa Application
Check out the requirements for Bangladeshi travelers seeking to visit Korea.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in People's Republic of Bangladesh advises Bangladeshi visa applicants to submit a complete set of requirements to have their applications processed.
Requirements for employees, students, and businessmen are found below.
Single-entry visa for a stay not more than 90 days costs ৳3,200.
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South Korea Tourist Visa Requirements: Bangladesh
Here are the general requirements listed on the website of The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in People's Republic of Bangladesh:
Accomplished Visa Application form
Must be filled out in BLOCK letters or all caps
One (1) passport-size photograph
Must be taken within the last 6 months
Passport
Should be valid for a minimum of six months
Clear photocopy of passport's front page or identification page
Forwarding letter to the Consular of the Embassy of Republic of Korea
This is a letter to explain your reason of traveling.
Include current workplace and position, start date of employment, amount of annual salary, if applicable
Indicate date of the visit (exact date), purpose of visit (detailed explanation), bearing of travel/accommodation expense
Personal bank statement
Should reflect transactions within the previous 6 months
Flight and hotel reservation with exact date
DO NOT purchase until the visa is approved.
Additionally, submit the set of requirements that apply to you:
Documents for Tourist Visa
Invitation Letter from an inviter or host, if applicable (must include information of invitee, purpose of invite (detailed explanation), date of the invitee visit (exact date), information on travel/accommodation expense coverage)
Copy of inviter/host passport (identification page) and National ID/Alien Registration
Affidavit or Guarantee letter from the inviter or host (Affidavit form available here)
Leave letter of employer (If applicable)
Business/Trade License of the employer/employee in Bangladesh (Copy of the original and a English translated version)
Flight/Hotel reservation with set dates (DO NOT purchase until the visa approval)
Tour plan (itinerary)
If accompanied by family, submit marriage certificate and Nikah Nama, family certificate, and enrollment certificate for children (provide copies of the original and English translated versions)
Personal bank statement (previous six months)
Income tax certificate (Copy of the original and a English translated version)
Documents for Conference/Seminar/Training
Invitation Letter from the company in Korea (must include information of invitee, purpose of invite (detailed explanation), date of the invitee visit (exact date), information on travel/accommodation expense coverage)
Certificate of Business License of the company in Korea (printed within one year)
Affidavit or Guarantee letter from the company in Korea (Affidavit form available here)
Business/Trade License of the employer/employee in Bangladesh (Copy of the original and a English translated version)
Company bank statement of the employer/employee in Bangladesh (recent six months)
Income tax certificate of the employer/employee in Bangladesh (Copy of the original and a English translated version)
Documents for Business Visa
Invitation Letter from the company in Korea (must include information of invitee, purpose of invite (detailed explanation), date of the invitee visit (exact date), information on travel/accommodation expense coverage)
Certificate of Business License of the company in Korea (printed within one year)
Affidavit or Guarantee letter from the company in Korea (Affidavit form available here)
Business/Trade License of the employer/employee in Bangladesh (Copy of the original and a English translated version)
Company bank statement of the employer/employee in Bangladesh (recent six months)
Income tax certificate of the employer/employee in Bangladesh (Copy of the original and a English translated version)
Proof of business/transaction (L/C, Invoice, Import/Sales contract and etc.)
Documents for Student Visa
Certificate of Admission issued by the University (both original & photocopy)
Photocopy of National ID Card (front and back)
12-year related document to prove education record/certification
Police Clearance
Birth Certificate
Bank statement of parents or guarantor
Parent National ID Card (front and back) and Passport (identification page)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parents
Visa Application Fees
Here are the visa fees applicable for various visa types:
Single-entry Korean Visa: ৳3,200
Single-entry Korean Visa for stays longer than 90 days: ৳4,800
Multiple-entry Korean Visa: ৳7,200
Here are some miscellaneous fees you may want to take note of:
Attestation fees (for one set): BDT 320
Tuberculosis Test: BDT 1,500 (applicants visiting Korea for more than 90 days must hand in the result)
For the Tuberculosis or TB test, applicant(s) staying above 90 days must hand in the result.
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Operation Hours
The Consulate of Embassy of the Republic of Korea follows the schedule below:
Submission of Visa Application: Sunday to Thursday at 9am to 12:30pm
Passport Delivery: Sunday to Thursday at 2pm to 4:30pm
Attestation Submission and Delivery: Sunday to Thursday at 3pm to 4:30pm
Contact
For further inquiries, e-mail the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in People's Republic of Bangladesh at consuldhaka@mofa.go.kr. You may also call them at (02)5881-2041 or (02)5881-2088~90.
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