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Application Process for Bangladesh Visa

General information for Bangladesh Visa

To apply for a Bangladesh visa, the applicant must submit the original passport valid for at least 06 months with a minimum of two (02) fresh blank pages. Visa application must be submitted to the High Commission in a prescribed visa application form along with 02 (Two) recent passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs. Please click Bangladesh Online MRV Portal //www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form. The only online visa application form will be accepted. An incomplete application form or application with incorrect information or insufficient supporting papers may be rejected without citing any reason thereof. The applicant may be called for an interview if it is felt necessary by the visa-issuing officer.

General requirements for Visa:

Online visa application form; //www.visa.gov.bd
02 (Two) recent passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card (IC) copy;
Necessary documents depending upon the purpose of the visit (the list is here);
Applicable visa fees* (the list is here);
Please make an appointment to submit the application to the High Commission, through the below link.

Consular Service Application System

Processing time:

At least 05 (five) Working days for normal delivery and 3 (three) working days for rush/express delivery.

Step-1:

Submission of the Application and contact details (mobile/telephone number and email address) by the applicants or any person on his/her behalf, Submission time: 9 am-12.00 noon, Monday to Friday.

Step-2:

Interview (When felt necessary, the applicants would be notified using contact address)/ Intimation of fee deposition information/decisions made on the application, etc.

Step-3:

Collection of Passport between 3.30 pm-4.30 pm. Monday to Friday

For Journalist Visa, applicants will also need to submit duly filled in FF-I and FF-II forms along with the visa application form. Processing time for a journalist visa is depending upon the clearance coming from Dhaka.

* Mission receives fees in equivalent Brunei dollars only. The method of payment of visa fees in cash to the Consulate reception at the submission time.

Application submission time: 9.00 am-12.00 noon Monday to Friday

Delivery time: 3.30 pm-4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Type of Visa

Citizens of most countries require a valid visa to enter Bangladesh. The Consulate 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. All persons need national passports valid for at least 6 (six) months with at least 02 (Two) fresh blank pages to visit Bangladesh. Holders of Certificate / Laissez-passer issued by the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies are acceptable to travel documents for endorsement of Bangladesh visa; also acceptable are Continuous Discharge Certificate / Nullies / Seaman Book (when traveling on duty).

The High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Brunei Darussalam issues the following categories of visas for foreign nationals wishing to visit Bangladesh:

Tourist Visa

Foreign nationals of countries having diplomatic relations with Bangladesh and individuals attending seminar/symposium/study tour/visiting relatives and traveling for tourism purpose is eligible for tourist visa. Following documents/papers need to be submitted with the application for tourist visa:

Online visa application form; Please click //www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
Letter of invitation (if any);
Confirmed round trip flight itinerary/air ticket;
Hotel booking confirmation;
Bank Statement in Brunei with satisfactory amount of money for last three months;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card (IC) copy;
Please make an appointment to submit the application to the High Commission, through the below link.

Consular Service Application System

Business Visa

Businesspersons/ business representatives are eligible for business visa while visiting for trade and commerce purpose. Following documents/papers need to be submitted with application for business visa:

Online visa application form; Please click Bangladesh Online MRV Portal //www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
Invitation letter from Bangladesh Company;
Letter from Hong Kong / Taiwan / Macao /China/ Company;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Hong Kong / Macau / Taiwan Identity Card copy;

Student Visa

Regular students / Students seeking admission in any government-approved educational institution would be eligible for a student visa. The following documents will be required for a student visa:

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
Proof of letter from the Bangladesh Government-approved educational institution where the applicant has got admitted or going to be admitted;
Sponsorship letter from the concern educational institute of Bangladesh;
Letter from Brunei competent Authority;
Bank statement (last three months);
Student ID with a photocopy;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy

Research / Internee Visa

Requirements for Research / Internee Visa are described below:

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
An approval letter from the respective Ministry of Bangladesh;
A letter from concern Organization / Institution of Bangladesh mentioning the applicant’s purpose of visit with details of the Research / Training /Internship program;
A letter from Hong Kong Authority;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy;

Employment Visa

Experts / advisers / employees / Individuals appointed in government / semi-government/ autonomous bodies / projects and equivalent organizations, individuals employed in local/ foreign government / semi-government/ liaison / industrial / commercial organizations or other equivalent organizations, and individuals appointed under local / foreign government / semi-government contractor-ship and in equivalent organizations would be eligible for employment visa. The following documents will be required for employment visa:

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
Approval letter/Letter of recommendation from the relevant Ministry or Board of Investment (BOI) or Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA);
Appointment letter or contract papers with full terms and conditions;
Invitation letter from Bangladesh Company;
Letter from Hong Kong / Taiwan / Macao / China / company;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy;

Diplomatic Visa/ Official Visa

The following documents will be required for diplomatic/official visa:

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
Note Verbal or official letter from the concerned Government Office /Consulate/ Related Organization;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy;

Investor Visa

Investors in existing / new / under construction / upcoming industrial / commercial entity in the private sector under joint venture or 100% foreign owned company are eligible for investor visa. The following documents will be required for investor visa:

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
Letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Industries, Dhaka or the Board of Investment (BOI) or Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), Dhaka;
Invitation letter from Bangladesh Company;
Letter from Brunei company;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy;

NGO Visa

Individuals appointed in an NGO registered in Bangladesh would be eligible for NGO visa for employment/service. The following documents will be required for NGO visa:

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
A certified letter from the concerned NGO in Bangladesh which should be duly attested by the NGO Affairs Bureau, Dhaka;
An appointment letter with full terms and conditions from the NGO where the applicant is going to join;
A letter from the present employer where the applicant belongs to;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy;

Journalist Visa

Journalists of newspapers / magazines /TV or radio networks / news agencies /representatives of print, electronic or satellite media / freelance journalists would be eligible for journalist visa for the purpose of professional duty in Bangladesh. The following documents will be required for journalist visa:

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
A support letter from his/her organization describing the purpose of his/her visits;
Letter from Brunei Authority;
Duly filled in FF-Iand FF-II forms;
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy;

Tablig (TI) Visa

The following documents will be required for Tablig (TI) Visa

Online visa application form; Please click//www.visa.gov.bd/ to find the online visa application form.
A letter from Tablig Markus of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Aletter from Central Tablig Markus in the Brunei Darussalam
Two (02) copies passport size (35 x 45mm) white background photographs;
Passport copy of database page with immediate previous Bangladesh visa (if available) copy;
Brunei Identity Card copy;

Visa on Arrival

Citizens of certain countries and foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin may get visa on arrival for a period of maximum 30 (thirty) days at the international airports and land ports of Bangladesh under certain conditions upon examining of their necessary travel documents and satisfaction of the immigration authority.

Eligibility:

The nationals of those countries where there is no diplomatic Mission of Bangladesh and upon examining of the genuineness of their visit;
The foreign investors/businesspersons on the basis of invitation letters from theinterested/required body being attested by the Board of Investment (BOI) of Bangladesh/ Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA). In this case, interested/inviting organization must inform the immigration and passport authority in advance of the arrival of the foreign visitor(s);
Only for the purpose of official duty, business, investment and tourism, citizens of USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and the countries of Europe.
Any foreign national arriving in Bangladesh from a country other than his/her own country, where there is no diplomatic Mission of Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi origin foreign citizens, their spouses and offspring upon proof of their being Bangladeshi origin.
The staff/officials of the foreign Missions, UN or its affiliated organizations located in Bangladesh after examining of their appointment letters or other related documents. Only UN passport holders will get visa on arrival on gratis basis (free of charge).

Extension of visa:

In case the foreign visitors require extension of their visa after arriving in Bangladesh under Visa on Arrival, their visa may be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passports Authority in accordance with the existing Visa Policy.

Transit Visa:

Transit visa will be allowed to the passengers waiting for the connecting flights for the period of maximum 72 hours or till the time of the next available flight on request from the concerned carrier. For this, an amount of US$ 20.00 or its equivalent amount in foreign currency has to be deposited to the concerned bank account.

Requirements for Visa on Arrival:

Visa fees are to be paid in foreign currency (US dollar/GB pound, Euro, etc.);
Visitor must possesses minimum US$ 500.00 or its equivalent amount of foreign currency in cash or credit card;
Visitor must have return ticket;
Any foreign national arriving in Bangladesh from a country other than his/her own country, where there is no diplomatic Mission of Bangladesh.
Visitor must have necessary documents to justify his/her visit;
No visa fee will be applicable for the visitors from those countries which are exempted from visa fee;
Visa on Arrival fee will be applicable on the basis of reciprocity.

Important Note:

Consular officer may ask for additional documents, if required.
Foreign citizens/nationals of India and Pakistan traveling to Bangladesh by air with a valid visa for 90 days or more are required to REGISTER at the airport. In case of entry through land port, such registration should be completed at the nearest District Special Branch (DSB) / City Special Branch (CSB).
Application for extension of visa should be submitted before expiration of the existing visa. Penalty for over-stay will be imposed if application for extension of visa is submitted after the date of expiry of the visa.
Visa category cannot be changed after entering into Bangladesh.

Extension of Visas:

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

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