Boom Up Korea 2025 Invitation Letter: Bangladesh Buyer Visit Guide
Boom Up Korea is KOTRA's flagship export consultation event and Korea Business Week — the largest trade fair of its kind in South Korea. In 2025, it is running at an unprecedented scale in conjunction with South Korea's APEC hosting. More than 3,000 buyers from around the world are invited to Korea for one-on-one consultations with Korean companies, exhibition visits, factory tours, and CEO networking.
The Invitation Letter is an official document issued in the name of the KOTRA President, playing a critical role in buyers' Korean visa applications, internal business travel approvals, and travel cost justification. Because Bangladesh nationals require a Korean visa, securing the Invitation Letter as early as possible is especially important for Bangladesh buyers.
Invitation Letter Issuance Process
Invitation Letter Contents
| Item | Content | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | KOTRA President (in English) | Establishes official Korean government agency status |
| Event Information | Event name, date, venue, program (English) | Proves business travel purpose |
| Buyer Information | Name, title, company, passport number | Individually tailored per buyer |
| Invitation Purpose | Export consultations, exhibition visits, networking | States visa application purpose |
| Support Details | Airfare, accommodation, interpretation, transport listed | BTG benefit verification |
| Visa Recommendation | Recommends visa issuance by Korean Embassy | Improves visa approval rate |
| Contact Information | KOTRA officer name, email, phone | Embassy can verify directly |
| Validity Period | One week before and after the event (non-extendable) | Confirms visit within event period |
Korean Visa Application Guide for Bangladesh Buyers
Bangladesh nationals require a visa to visit South Korea. The KOTRA Invitation Letter serves as strong supporting documentation for Korean visa applications, and the business visa (C-3-4) issued for Boom Up Korea participation is typically processed faster than regular tourist visas. Visa applications are submitted at the Korean Embassy in Bangladesh (located in Dhaka), with a processing time of 5–10 business days. Accounting for the visa application deadline, buyers should secure their Invitation Letter at least 8 weeks before the event.
| Document | Issuing Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KOTRA Invitation Letter | KOTRA (issued after BoomUP approval) | Required — secure at least 8 weeks before event |
| Business Registration Certificate (English) | Bangladesh relevant authority | Notarized English translation required |
| Passport (valid 6+ months) | Self-held | Copy submission required |
| Company Profile (English) | Self-prepared | Demonstrates buyer/procurement role |
| Bank Balance Certificate | Primary bank | Last 3 months; must show sufficient balance |
| Flight Booking Confirmation | KOTRA-designated travel agency | Agency provides when BTG support is included |
| Hotel Confirmation | KOTRA-designated hotel | Automatically provided when included in BTG |
Bangladesh Buyer Invitation Strategies
| Year | Buyers Visited | Consultations | Contracts | Contract Value | Notable Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | 520 | 78 | $120M | First Korea visit after COVID recovery |
| 2023 | 118 | 680 | 102 | $180M | Surge in RMG automation demand |
| 2024 | 135 | 820 | 124 | $230M | Increase in ICT and medical device buyers |
| 2025 Target | 150+ | 900+ | 140+ | $300M+ | Additional VIP buyers with APEC linkage |
The Boom Up Korea Invitation Letter is the most official and effective tool for inviting Bangladesh buyers to Korea. When buyers visit Korean factories in person and experience products firsthand, a depth of trust is built that cannot be achieved through online consultations alone. Use early letter issuance, pre-visit video consultations, and BTG linkage in an integrated approach to ensure your Bangladesh buyers' successful visit to Korea and contract closure. KOTRA Dhaka provides comprehensive support across the entire process — from buyer discovery through post-visit follow-up trade. If you need to invite buyers to Korea, reach out to KOTRA Dhaka early for a consultation. The 2024 results — 135 buyers visiting Korea and $230M in contract value — are expected to grow even larger in 2025. Register your buyer recommendations on BoomUP now and start the Invitation Letter issuance process today.