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DHAKA, Sept 2, 2026 (BSS) - VFS Global today launched a dedicated South Korea 
Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, offering Bangladeshi applicants a modern 
and streamlined facility for submitting visa applications through a prior 
online appointment.

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh Kim Ji-joon and VFS Global 
Chief Operating Officer for South Asia Yummi Talwar jointly inaugurated the 
centre in the capital, said a press release here. 

The new facility will allow applicants from across Bangladesh to submit their 
South Korean visa applications after booking appointments online, according 
to a VFS Global press release.

"The launch of our Korea Visa Application Centre marks a significant step in 
improving the visa application submission experience for travellers across 
Bangladesh," Talwar said.

She said the spacious, modern and centrally located facility would provide 
applicants with a comfortable and convenient environment, supported by 
trained customer service representatives throughout the application process.

The centre is located at Kamal Ataturk Avenue in Banani and will remain open 
for applicants from 9 am to 2 pm.

VFS Global has been providing visa processing services for the Government of 
the Republic of Korea since 2011 and currently offers South Korean visa 
services across five countries through seven dedicated application centres.

Applicants have been advised to obtain updated information on visa 
requirements, fees, appointment booking and other services only from the 
official websites of the Korean Embassy and VFS Global, said the release.
 
VFS Global currently serves 71 client governments through more than 4,200 
application centres in 169 countries and has processed over 557 million 
transactions since 2001, it added.