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Content updated, March 2023

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Bangladesh is an extraordinary country with an exciting history, rich culture, and breathtaking natural places. Its archaeological sites from ancient times attract many people from around the globe, especially the religious places and the wild places people could visit.

In this article, you will find all the relevant information regarding the Bangladesh Visa you will need and how to apply for it with iVisa.

Please keep reading to find out about all the necessary requirements, details of the iVisa application, requirements and processing times to obtain your Bangladesh Visa.

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What is the Bangladesh Visa?

It is an official travel document issued by authorized government agencies to foreign citizens applying to enter Bangladesh based on its laws and regulations.

Depending on your travel purpose, the Bangladesh Visa allows you to apply for a Tourist, Business, Student or Employment Visa.

What can you do with the Bangladesh Visa?

Depending on the Bangladesh Visa you apply for, you can do the following activities:

With the Tourist Visa you can:

  • Visit to meet friends.
  • Join tourism tours or religious purposes.

With the Business Visa you can:

  • Meeting business partners or government officials.
  • Visiting business establishments.
  • Meeting with employees.

With the Student Visa you can:

  • Research.
  • Study activities.

With the Employment Visa you can:

  • Appointed to work with Government and Semi-Government.
  • Work with Foreign government offices and commercial organizations.

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What you can not do with the Bangladesh Visa?

Depending on the Bangladesh Visa you apply for, you can not do the following activities:

With the Tourist Visa you can not:

  • Work or receive any payment in a Bangladesh bank.
  • Attend business-related activities.
  • Attend educational institutions.
  • Do journalism.

With the Business Visa you can not:

  • Receive any payment inside a Bangladesh bank.
  • Work for a Bangladesh Organization.
  • Do Journalism.

With the Student Visa you can not:

  • Attend business-related activities.
  • Do journalism.

With the Employment Visa you can not do:

  • Work with Foreign government office organizations.
  • Do journalism.
  • Work with registered ONGs.

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Who can apply for the Bangladesh Visa?

Travellers from more than 100 countries can apply for the Bangladesh Visa.

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Benefits of getting your Bangladesh Visa with iVisa

  • Application 100% Government Compliant: Our iVisa team will review each one of the answers you give on the form and adjust them to be 100% compliant with the government requirements.

  • Unlimited Access to your iVisa Expert: At iVisa, we assign you an iVisa Expert to guide you through the entire application from start to end and solve any questions you may have about the process.

  • Simplified Form: While on the Embassy website, you will have to answer confusing and tedious questions, at iVisa, you will only have to answer a simplified form with clear questions. It will be like filling out a short survey.

  • Fill out the form at your own pace: With the iVisa platform, you can fill out the form at your own pace, make changes whenever you want, and save your progress, so you do not have to start from scratch, unlike the embassy website which cuts you off from their website every time you take a break.

  • Manual Guide: Once you apply, at iVisa, we give you a manual guide with all the tips you need to know to answer the difficult sections and the step-by-step of what you need to do to get your new visa without problems.

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How can I apply for the Bangladesh Visa with iVisa?

To obtain the Bangladesh Visa you will need to follow different steps. Luckily iVisa is here to make them easy and simple to save you time and effort:

  • Step 1. You have to complete the visa application form with your personal details, travel information, and upload your passport scan. Review all your application information carefully. Fortunately iVisa offers you a simplified application form that is easier to fill out.

  • Step 2. Once you fill it out, you can pay with a credit/debit card or PayPal for our services. Take into account that you must pay for the government fee separately following the government's instructions.

  • Step 3: After the payment, you will receive guidance from an iVisa Expert to ensure your application is error-free.

  • Step 4. On the day of your appointment, make sure to print the application and take it, alongside the rest of the required documents, to the Embassy, Consulate, or VAC. An interview could take place if necessary. Don’t worry! iVisa services offer you guidance for your interview so you can have a successful meeting. The appointment day is when you will pay (if necessary) the government fee in cash to obtain the visa.

  • Step 5. Wait for the processing time, receive your Bangladesh Visa, and get ready to travel!

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How long is the Bangladesh Visa valid for?

  • Tourist Visa: The single-entry, double-entry visa and multiple-entry: it is valid for 3 months, and you can stay for 30 days.

  • Business Visa: The single-entry, double-entry visa and multiple-entry: it is valid for 1 year, and you can stay for 60 days.

  • Student Visa: The multiple-visa: it is valid for 1 year, and you can stay the whole year.

  • Employment Visa: The single-entry visa and double-entry: it is valid for 3 months, and you can stay for 30 days. Multiple-entry visa: it is valid for 1 year, and you can stay for 6 months.

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Required documents to apply for the Bangladesh Visa?

To apply for the Bangladesh Visa, you will need the following documents and information:

General requirements:

  • Original passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and blank visa pages.

  • A high-quality photocopy of your data passport pages.

  • A recent passport photo against a light background.

  • Visa application form completed, printed, and signed.

  • Payment proof.

  • If you apply for a Bangladesh Visa in a different country of your citizenship, you must present proof of legal residency status.

Special Requirements for the visa types:

Tourist Visa:

  • A hotel confirmation.
  • The flight itinerary or airline confirmation.

Business Visa:

  • An Invitation Letter from Bangladesh.
  • A letter from the company explaining the purpose of the trip with an ABN identification.

Student Visa:

  • A letter from the education institution.
  • A bank solvency certificate.

Employment Visa:

  • A letter of appointment from the employer in Bangladesh.
  • A letter of concurrence from the BIDA, BEPZA and BEZA government entities.

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What is the processing time and cost of the Bangladesh Visa?

The standard processing of the Visa will take at least 2 weeks from the moment you start your application. However, the Bangladesh Embassy sometimes takes longer, which is why we recommend applying 1 month before you intend to travel.

The cost may vary depending on your location and the type of Visa you apply for.

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Do children need to apply for the Bangladesh Visa?

Yes. If you are traveling with children you need to apply for a tourist visa for them.

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Covid-19 requirements

If you are not vaccinated, you will need to bring a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the arrival date in Bangladesh.

Where can I learn more?

If you have any questions about the Bangladesh Visa or any other travel document, you can contact our outstanding customer support team online or by email: [email protected]. They are available 24/7 to assist you in case you run into any difficulties.

Visit the FAQs below to solve any other questions you may have about this type of travel document.

Required Documents to Apply
  • A high-quality passport scan.
Important Instructions
  • The Bangladesh Visa is a travel authorization that allows you to enter the country for tourism, business, study, or work purposes.

  • With iVisa, you can apply for a Bangladesh single-entry or multiple-entry visa.

  • The validity of the single-entry, double-entry and multiply-entry visa for Bangladesh depends on the purpose of your trip, and it could be from 3 months to 1 year.

  • To apply for this visa, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when applying and have at least 2 blank pages.

  • If you apply for a visa in a different country of citizenship, you need to present proof of legal residency status.

  • The standard processing of the Visa will take at least 2 weeks from the moment you start your application.

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No, to apply for the Bangladesh Visa, there is a fee that may vary depending on the country you are in.

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A traveler passing through Bangladesh for a travel connection is exempted from a visa if staying for 72 hours, and no corporate or individual sponsorship is required.

The primary purpose is to allow people passing through Bangladesh to have a short visit before continuing their journey.

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If you are a citizen of any of these countries and are staying 90 days maximum, you don’t need to apply for the Bangladesh Visa:
  • Barbados
  • Bhutan
  • Fiji
  • Ghana
  • Grenada
  • Ireland
  • Jamaica
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago.
  • BIDA: The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority is supervised by the Prime Minister's office. Its primary purpose is to help foreign investors do business inside the country, facilitate private investment and issue business policies.

  • BEPZA: The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority is supervised by the Prime Minister's Office. Its primary purpose is to manage the export processing areas in Bangladesh.

  • BEZA: The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority is supervised by the Prime Minister's Office. Its primary purpose is to manage the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), an area where the business and trade laws are not the same as the rest of the country.