Visa Note and Fees

Tourist

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least six months.
• Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport.
• Two visa forms (back to back photocopy allowed).
• Two passport-size photographs.
• Covering letter from the Applicant with all details including residing address in Bangladesh.
• Hotel Confirmation.
• In case of sponsorship, foreign exchange endorsement of at least US $50.
• The sponsorship must be on more than a 10 Taka stamp paper and must be countersigned by a first class magistrate in Bangladesh.
• All documents and addresses must tally with the passport.
• Visa is valid for 30 days with a maximum stay of 30 days allowed.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
• Visa is issued Gratis (Free of charge).

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Business

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least six months.
• Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport.
• Two visa forms (back to back photocopy allowed).
• Two passport-size photographs.
• A covering letter from the Applicant's Company.
• Original letter of Invitation from the concerned Company in Bangladesh or it should be faxed directly to the High Commission. A copy should be enclosed with the visa documents. The fax invitation copy should have the fax number on top of the page OR Original invitation is required. It is a mandatory requirement.
• A recommendation letter from the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
• In case an invitation is sent by the Government of Bangladesh for a business approval, seminar or joint venture projects directly to the High Commission, the traveler is exempted from the requirement of foreign exchange endorsement on his/her passport.
• A six month stay visa can be issued if the visiting Indian National has a joint venture or is a foreign investment participant.
• Multiple entry visas are granted to bona-fide businessmen on the recommendation of the Ministry of Industries or Board of Investment, BEPZA (Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority) Dhaka and Chittagong. Multiple visas are usually issued up to five years.
• Visa is issued Gratis (Free of charge).

Note: To apply for the Multiple entry visa the sponsoring company in Bangladesh should contact the following offices for the Recommendation letter.

• Board of Investment.
• Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority.
• Bangladesh Garments Manufacture Export Association.

The visa will be issued as per the Recommendation Letter issued for Single/ Multiple Entry and for the validity mentioned on it.

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Transit

Visa is not issued.

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Seamen

• Visa is required.
• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least six months.
• Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport.
• Two visa forms (back to back photocopy allowed).
• Two passport-size photographs.
• Covering letter from the Shipping Company.
• Indian seamen traveling on duty must hold a letter of guarantee from the Shipping Company with Seamen book/ Passport.
• A message/ fax from the Shipping Company in Bangladesh to the High Commission stating particulars of the Seamen, and the date and port of joining the ship.
• Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
• Updated Personal Bank statements for the last 6 months.
• Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
• Visa is issued Gratis (Free of charge).

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Work Permit

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least six months.
• Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport.
• Two visa forms (back to back photocopy allowed).
• Two passport-size photographs.
• A covering letter from the Applicant/ Company.
• A copy of agreement between both the parties.
• The Sponsor in Bangladesh should apply for Work Permit in Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh and subsequent visa can be applied with a copy of the Approval
• Educational Certificates.
• An entry visa, valid for one month will be issued and period of stay will be specified at the time of entry into Bangladesh.
• Personal presence of the Applicant may be required.