Bangladesh is one of the few countries in South Asia, which remains to be explored. Bangladesh has a delicate and distinctive attraction of its own to offer and it is definitely not a tourist haunt like Nepal or India. Bangladesh is like a painter's dream come true with a rich tapestry of colors and texture.
It's a land of enormous beauty, hundreds of serpentine rivers, crystal clear water lakes surrounded by ever green hills, luxuriant tropical rain forests, beautiful cascades of green tea gardens, world's largest mangrove forest preserved as World Heritage, home of the Royal Bengal Tiger and the wild lives, warbling of birds in green trees, wind in the paddy fields, abundance of sunshine, world's longest natural sea beach, rich cultural heritage, relics of ancient Buddhist civilizations and colorful tribal lives, - Bangladesh creates an unforgettable impression of a land of peace.
It's a land of enormous beauty, hundreds of serpentine rivers, crystal clear water lakes surrounded by ever green hills, luxuriant tropical rain forests, beautiful cascades of green tea gardens, world's largest mangrove forest preserved as World Heritage, home of the Royal Bengal Tiger and the wild lives, warbling of birds in green trees, wind in the paddy fields, abundance of sunshine, world's longest natural sea beach, rich cultural heritage, relics of ancient Buddhist civilizations and colorful tribal lives, - Bangladesh creates an unforgettable impression of a land of peace.
Bangladeshi tourist visa is granted
for a limited time of leisure travel and no business activities permitted.
- Fully completed visa application form for Bangladesh and statuary declaration
- Passport size photographs
- Valid national passport and one copy
- Original of valid visa if you are national of another country and one copy
- Your latest bank statement and one copy
- Confirmation letter from your travel health insurance stating the coverage and one copy
- Reference letter from your employer or education establishment
- Proof of group travel/ hotel reservation in Bangladesh / airline ticket reservation for Bangladesh and one copy
- Visa fees for Bangladeshi visa.
Download - Bangladesh visa prices for nationals
Application to:
Consular section at the embassy or high commission.
Working days:
An express processing time of three or four days is possible. At least seven days should be allowed for some postal applications - it can vary from country to country.
Other Types of Visa:
Bangladeshi Transit visa
valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through port in Bangladesh to a third destination.
On-arrival visa
Bangladesh is given at a port of entry. This is different from not needing a visa at all, as the visitor sholud still get the visa before they can in fact seek to pass through immigration.
Journalist Visa:
Letter of request from the employer/news agency clearly stating the purpose of the visit. Please note that 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 and FF-2, in addition to the visa application form.
Missionary visa:
Letter of appointment from the Church and “No Objection” from the Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dhaka.
Student visa for Bangladesh
which permits its holder to study at an institution of higher education in Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi temporary worker visa
people to work in an organization in Bangladesh.
Spousal visa or partner visa
Given to the spouse, civil partner or de facto partner of a resident or Bangladeshi citizen.
Bangladeshi Marriage visa
Given for a long time prior to civil partnership wedding based on a proven relationship with a citizen or resident of Bangladesh.
Application to:
Consular section at the embassy or high commission.
Working days:
An express processing time of three or four days is possible. At least seven days should be allowed for some postal applications - it can vary from country to country.
Other Types of Visa:
Bangladeshi Transit visa
valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through port in Bangladesh to a third destination.
On-arrival visa
Bangladesh is given at a port of entry. This is different from not needing a visa at all, as the visitor sholud still get the visa before they can in fact seek to pass through immigration.
Journalist Visa:
Letter of request from the employer/news agency clearly stating the purpose of the visit. Please note that 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 and FF-2, in addition to the visa application form.
Missionary visa:
Letter of appointment from the Church and “No Objection” from the Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dhaka.
Student visa for Bangladesh
which permits its holder to study at an institution of higher education in Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi temporary worker visa
people to work in an organization in Bangladesh.
Spousal visa or partner visa
Given to the spouse, civil partner or de facto partner of a resident or Bangladeshi citizen.
Bangladeshi Marriage visa
Given for a long time prior to civil partnership wedding based on a proven relationship with a citizen or resident of Bangladesh.