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Bangladesh
Korea Visa Guide
Korean Visa Guide for Bangladeshi Citizens
Bangladesh is one of South Korea's largest EPS (Employment Permit System) partner countries, with tens of thousands of Bangladeshi workers in Korean manufacturing. Bangladesh also contributes a growing number of D-2 university students and E-7 skilled professionals. This guide covers all visa pathways for Bangladeshi citizens.
Review & source basis
Reviewed against
James Chae, 행정사 (Korean Licensed Administrative Attorney). License No. 220-06-06463 · 대한행정사회 (Korean Administrative Agents Association). Reviewed against the HiKorea 사증·체류업무 자격별 안내 매뉴얼 and cross-checked with Ministry of Justice issuances.
Last reviewed
April 22, 2026
Source references
Nationality-specific issuance-manual sections covering Bangladesh-linked consular handling and visa-required entry review.
Visa-type issuance sections supporting the main Bangladesh-facing pathways, especially E-9, D-2, E-7, and F-6 routes.
Filing caution
Requirements can change by nationality, local immigration office, and filing channel. Confirm exact requirements with HiKorea, the responsible Korean consulate, or a licensed immigration specialist before filing.
Visa required — C-3 needed for short-term visits
Bangladeshi passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Korea. A C-3 tourist visa must be applied for at the Korean Embassy in Dhaka.
Key Facts for Bangladesh Citizens
Visa-free entry?
No — C-3 visa required for tourism
K-ETA eligible?
No
EPS partner country?
Yes
Working Holiday eligible?
No
Bangladeshis in Korea
~20,000 residents
Korean Embassy in Bangladesh
Dhaka
Important manual-based filing notes
These points are drawn from Korea immigration manuals and recurring filing rules that often affect higher-risk nationality pages.
: Nationality-specific issuance tables on visa-required entry handling, consular routing, and country-level document rules.
: Stay-manual sections supporting document-validity, passport-validity, and pending-travel cautions.
- Bangladeshi applicants should assume full consular visa review for ordinary travel and long-stay filings. K-ETA is not a substitute route here.
- For E-9 and later E-7-4 planning, keep work-history records, language scores, and employer documentation organized from the beginning. Reconstructing them years later is a common problem.
- Civil, school, and relationship documents are strongest when recently issued and translated consistently. Older or mixed-format records often generate extra review questions.
Best next steps
Based on common visa paths for citizens of Bangladesh, here are the most useful next steps.
Korean Visa Options for Bangladesh Citizens
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Bangladeshi EPS workers apply for Korea?
Through BOESL (Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited) in cooperation with HRD Korea. Steps: (1) Pass EPS-TOPIK Korean test offered in Dhaka; (2) Register on the Bangladesh EPS roster via BOESL; (3) Employer matching; (4) Standard Labour Contract; (5) E-9 visa at Korean Embassy in Dhaka. The process can take 1–2 years due to competition for spots.
Can Bangladeshi workers bring their family to Korea on E-9?
E-9 visa holders cannot bring family members to Korea while on E-9 status. However, after upgrading to E-7-4 or E-7, you may apply for F-3 (dependent companion) visas for your spouse and children.
Is the EPS-TOPIK test hard for Bangladeshi applicants?
EPS-TOPIK is a 50-minute test of Korean reading and listening at a basic level. Most applicants study for 3–6 months using HRD Korea's official preparation materials. Test centres are available in Dhaka. Bangladeshi applicants who study consistently typically pass with 2–4 months of focused preparation.
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