Copied from the official government website.

Please go through the information below regarding visa and fill up your application online in the link: www.visa.gov.bd/

Then take a print down of the application. If there occurs a problem in uploading your photograph, you may separately attach it with your application.

General Information about Visa

Valid visa is required to travel to Bangladesh. The Embassy determines the type and category of visa and duration of stay upon receiving an application. The types and categories differ according to the purpose of visit, length of stay and bilateral arrangement with the country of the foreign national.

No Visa Required (NVR) Sticker

The Embassy also issues “No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh” (NVR) sticker to Bangladesh-origin citizens of some foreign countries and their family members (wife/husband and children). This endorsement allows them multiple entries into Bangladesh with no restriction on duration of stay within the validity of the passport. 

Extension of Visas:

Visas can be extended after arrival in Bangladesh. For details, please contact the Department of Immigration & Passports, Dhaka.

Applying for a Visa:

To obtain a visa the applicant must submit the following:

1. 1 (one) copy of printed version of duly filled in online visa application;

2. 2 (two) copies of 45mm X 35mm photographs taken within the last six months;

3. Passport, valid for at least six months;

4. Photocopy of information page/Bio page of the visa applicant;

5. In case the applicant had previously traveled to Bangladesh, copy of previously obtained Bangladeshi visa(s);

6. Depending upon the purpose of visit, the following documents may be required –

• Tourist visas: i) Round trip travel itinerary/air ticket reservation; ii) Invitation letter/ hotel reservation from Bangladesh

• Work visas: i) Letter of employment from the employer in Bangladesh; and ii) letter of competition from concerned Ministry/ Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)/ Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA). To work in a non-governmental organization (NGO), the applicant should furnish a copy of letter of appointment from the NGO with attestation by the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau, Dhaka.

• Student visa: Letter from the concerned educational institution duly attested by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education, Dhaka and Certificate of financial guarantee

• Business visa : Letter from the employer in the Belgium/Luxembourg or Concerned Chamber of Commerce and invitation letter from the host company in Bangladesh clearly stating the purpose of the visit.

• Investor visa: Letter of recommendation from the Bangladesh Ministry of Industries or the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)/Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), Dhaka.

• Missionary visa : Letter of appointment from the Church and “No Objection” from the Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dhaka.

• Diplomatic and official visa : Note verbale/letter from the concerned government office/Mission

• Journalist visa: Letter of request from the employer/news agency clearly stating the purpose of the visit. Please note that the minimum processing time for this category of visa is 2 weeks. Persons/Network/Organization requesting for shooting/filming in Bangladesh are required to fill in Form FF-1 & FF-2, in addition to the visa application form.

Please note that after scrutiny of documents, the Consular Officer may request for an interview and / or submission of additional documents. Issuance of visa may be delayed if reference has to be made to Bangladesh for clearance. The Embassy may accept or reject any application for a visa.

Visa Processing Time

At least 5 working days are required to process a visa. You will be informed when your passport will be ready for delivery during the submission of your application.

Visa on Arrival/Landing Permit

— Mainly applicable for the nationals of those countries where there is no Bangladesh Mission;

— Only for the purpose of official duty, business, investment and tourism citizens arriving from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA ), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Brunei and the countries of Europe may be issued visas on arrival after examining their documents and being satisfied by the Immigration Authority at the International Airports and Land Ports;

— Visa

is issued for maximum 30 days and single entry only;

— Visa fee to be paid in USD/GBP/Euro

— Visitors must possess at least 500 USD or its equivalent amount of foreign currency in cash or credit card