Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Bangladesh passport holders can currently enter 29 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 58 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. South Korea admits 110 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
Documents required for the South Korea e-Visa
- Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
- Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
- Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
- Return or onward ticket
- Payment card for the government fee
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
South Korea e-Visa processing time
K-ETA: generally within 72 hours. (per the official source listed below). Apply well before your travel date.
South Korea e-Visa cost
We have not verified the official government fee for Bangladesh citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.
With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.
How to apply for the South Korea e-Visa
- Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
- Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
- Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
- Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.
Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Korea K-ETA portal).
Recent South Korea entry rule changes
- 2026-03-20: Temporary K-ETA exemption for 22 countries/regions extended to 31 Dec 2026.
Entry tips for South Korea
- If you are K-ETA exempt and don’t apply voluntarily, complete the arrival card (or e-Arrival card).
- Local currency is South Korean won (KRW) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
South Korea at a glance
| Capital | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | South Korean won (KRW) |
| Languages | Korean |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Official K-ETA website | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — South Korea entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of South Korea in your country of residence | — |
The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.