BANGLADESH Visa requirements

EMBASSY ADDRESS IN INDIA

High Commission of People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

E P -39 Radha Krishnan Marg,

Chanakya Puri, New Delhi.110021.

Tel : (11) 24121389

Fax :(11) 26878955

Visa submission Time : 0930 to10.30 

( Monday to Friday)

Visa Collection Time : 1600 to 1700 

(Monday to Friday)

VISA REQUIREMENTS

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 recent passport-size photographs.

 

·      Original Covering letter from the Applicant with all details including residing address in Bangladesh.

 

·      Hotel Confirmation.

 

·      Proof of applicant's profession shall be submitted.

 

·      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).

 

 

 

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 recent passport-size photographs.

 

·      An original 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.

 

·      Proof being a businessman/or his representative.

 

·      A recommendation letter from the Indian Chamber of Commerce or Certificate of incorporation copy of company.

 

·      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.