Online visa application Guide in Bangladesh

As we know passport is stamped approval by government known as visa. This certificate or license shows that the holder of the stamp is allowed to enter, reside in and leave the geographic area of ​​that particular government.

Evergreen Rules Worldwide, all that a visitor needs after a passport to visit a foreign land is a visa to that foreign land. One has to follow the same law to enter the territory of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the largest delta country in the world, the country is famous for its greenery and amazing diversity.

What is the purpose of a visa?

A visa is a travel document issued by a country’s government to allow entry into its territory. A visa may be granted for various reasons, including tourism, business, study, family reunion, etc. Visas are generally valid for a specific period of time (e.g., 90 days) and for only one trip per passport.

A visa will be required if you want to travel to a country that doesn’t have a visa policy with your home country. There are many countries that have visa policies and agreements that allow citizens to travel freely between them without requiring a visa.

1. Immigration

Immigration is the legal term for entering a country. An immigration officer is someone who checks documents and visas at borders and airports.

2. Passport

A passport is a travel document issued to citizens of certain countries that authorizes them to enter foreign countries. In many cases, passports have biometric information printed on them.

3. Traveling

Traveling is moving from one place to another. You can travel by foot, bicycle, bus, train, plane, boat, car, motorcycle, horseback, or any other means of transportation.

4. Border

The border is the line between two different places. Borders can be physical boundaries, such as rivers, mountains, deserts, oceans, or political boundaries, such as international treaties.

5. Entry

Entry is the act of crossing a border. If you cross a border without permission, you commit an illegal entry.

6. Exit

Exit is the act of leaving a place. If you leave a place without permission, you commit a crime called exit.

How do I get a visa in Bangladesh?

You may apply for a visa at https://www.visa.gov.bd/. You should contact the nearest goverments embassy or consulate in your home country to find out how to obtain a visa. If you plan to travel internationally after obtaining a visa, you will need to visit a bangladeshi visa Embassy in order to complete the necessary paperwork.

There are some categories of visas:

  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Employment Visa
  • Diplomatic or official Visa
  • Investor Visa
  • Journalist Visa
  • Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Visa

The visa application process consists of some parts: the online application and the interview. You need to complete both before you can get approval for your visa.

Tourist Visa: If the purpose of the travel is to visit the lands of Bangladesh then this class of visa is issued. Tourism or sightseeing visa can be single, double, or multiple entries.

Business Visa: In case you would like to visit Bangladesh with a view of making business or trade then the visa you require is the business visa.

Student Visa: To study on Bangladeshi soil a person needs to obtain a student visa from Bangladesh. The validity of this visa will last 60 days after completion of the student degree from the Bangladeshi institution.

Employment Visa: Employment visas or work visas are issued to people who want to enter the lands of Bangladesh for business or work for a fixed amount of duration. The holder of this visa is not considered permanent or indefinite.

Diplomatic or official visa: Visas issued to foreign government officials and diplomats to enter the territory of Bangladesh for official duties or activities on behalf of their national government are called Diplomatic or official visas.

Investor Visa: The people who want to enter Bangladesh with a view of engaging in new commercial enterprises and benefit the economy by creating jobs and job opportunities also by capital investments need this class of visa.

Journalist Visa: Foreign media representatives and journalists who want to enter Bangladesh with the purpose of working solely in their profession require this visa.

NGO Visa: Non-immigrant individuals registered in Non-Governmental Organizations in Bangladesh require an NGO visa.

Visa Application Process

1. Personal Information

Current Location

Please input the location you are currently available:

Photo

Please insert a copy of your recent color photo taken no more than six months ago. The photo must be clear and well lighted. Click the preview button to upload your photo from your device.

First Name (as in the Passport)

Please write your first name (given name) just as in your passport

Last/Surname (as in the Passport)

Please write your Surname (family name) just as in your passport

First Name on Visa

Please enter your First name again

Last/Surname on Visa

Please enter your Surname again

Permanent Address

Please enter the address of your permanent residence

Contact No. at permanent address

Please enter the contact (phone number) info of your permanent address

Address in Bangladesh

Please enter the address of the place you would be staying at in Bangladesh

Contact No. in Bangladesh

Please enter the contact info where you would be reachable in Bangladesh

Date of Birth

Please enter the date of your birth (as provided in your passport)

Sex

Please select your gender

Place of Birth

Please enter the place/city of your birth

Birth Country

Please select the name of the country you were born

Present Nationality

Please select your current nationality (present citizenship)

Nationality at Birth

Please select the nationality you have by birth (your citizenship by birth)

Occupation

Please enter your current occupation

Marital Status

Please provide your marital status by selecting from the box

     SINGLE

     MARRIED

     SEPARATED

     DIVORCED

     WIDOWED

     ENGAGED

     INVALID

     ANNULLED

     COHABITATING

     DECEASED

     SPOUSE’S DEATH

     COMMON LAW

     NONE

Organization

Please select the name of the organization you are a part of

     ADB

     CIDA

     DANIDA

     DFID

     FAO

     FINNIDA

     ICDDRB

     IDB

     ILO

     IMF

     JBIC

     JICA

     NORAD

     OTHERS

     PEACE CORPS

     RED CROSS/RED CRESENT

     SIDA

     UNDP

     UNESCO

     UNICEF

     UNITED NATIONS

     UNPFA

     USAID

     WFP

     WHO

     WORLD BANK

Types of Visa Enrollment

Please select the type of Visa you would need to travel to Bangladesh. For a new visa select ‘New visa application’.

  • NEW VISA APPLICATION
  • VISA EXTENSION
  • ON ARRIVAL VISA
  • NO VISA REQUIRED

Travel Document

Please provide your travel document information. In the process, be careful to not provide any wrong or invalid information and try to minimize mistakes and typos.

Passport No.

Please provide the type of your passport

Passport Type

Please provide the type of your passport

ORDINARY

OFFICIAL

DIPLOMATIC

OTHER

UNITED NATION LAISSEZ-PASSER

Passport Type (Other)

If the type of your passport was not in the box then please write your passport type in the box below

Place of Issue

Please provide the name of the place/government that issued your passport

Date of Issue

Please provide the date of issue of your passport

Date of Expiry

Please provide the certain date of your passport invalidation

Have you visited to Bangladesh previously? Yes No Yes, but don’t have the information to hand

Please select the best answer that matches your history with Bangladesh

Date of last visit to Bangladesh

If yes, please provide the date of entry to Bangladesh from your last visit.

Last Visa No.

Please provide the visa number of your last visit

Last Visa Issue Date

Please enter the exact date your last visa was issued

Last Visa Date of Expiry

Please enter the date your last visa expired

Place of Issue

Please enter the place from where you issued your last visa

Type of Visa

Please enter the type of visa you required when you last visited Bangladesh

A

A1

A2

FA2

A3

FA3

B

C

D

ND

DA

FE

E1

J

FJ

M

FM

N

FN

P

FP

PI

FPI

R

FR

S

FS

T

T1

TF

TR

W

V

FEI

NVR

In case you do not have all the required information present with you, you can save the ongoing application process by clicking the ‘Click here’ button. This way you will be provided an ID number and a password to re-enter the application and proceed. The application will save all the information you provided. You can proceed the next time from where you left off without losing any data.

Don’t have all information to hand? Click here to save your application.

If you want to edit any data you entered on the previous page click ‘Previous’ and if you would like to save all the information and keep going forward, press ‘Save and Next’.

Please provide all the necessary information about how you will be paying the application fee. As the matter is sophisticated you are requested to remain aware of providing all the correct and authentic information. Any complexity that will result due to your carelessness will only delay your visa approval. Your payment will not be received by the website rather will be directly sent to the government of the embassy.

Payment Information

Name of the Bank

Please provide the name of the bank you will be paying from

Name of the Branch of Bank

Please enter the branch of the bank you will be paying from

Payment Mode

Please select the payment mode of the middleman of your payment

     CHALAN NO.

     CHEQUE NO.

     RECEIPT NO.

     SCROLL NO.

Cheque/Bank Transfer/Chalan/Scroll No.

Please enter your check or Bank transfer or Chalan or Scroll number of your payment

Payment Currency

Please select the currency you will be paying with

Amount Deposited

Please enter the amount of fee you will pay for the e-visa

Payment Date

Please select the date of your payment

New Visa Information

Please provide all the information required for your new visa to Bangladesh

Purpose of Visit

Please select the purpose of your visit to Bangladesh. This part of the information would select the type of visa you will require to travel to Bangladesh.

     BUSINESS

     DEPENDENT

     DIPLOMATIC

     EMPLOYMENT

     INVESTMENT

     OFFICIAL

     OTHER

     STUDY

     TOURISM

     TRANSIT

Specify Other Purpose

Please elaborate on the additional purpose of your visit to Bangladesh

Duration of Proposed stay in Bangladesh

Please provide the estimated duration of your stay in Bangladesh for your purpose

Tentative Date of Arrival in Bangladesh

Please provide the estimated date of your visit to Bangladesh

Intended Number of Entries

Please select the number of entries you would need for fulfilling your purpose in Bangladesh

     SINGLE

     MULTIPLE

     REENTRY(DOUBLE)

Bangladesh Visa Office  Information

Bangladesh Visa office required you to select the ‘FM’ circle and select the visa office you will receive your visa from. The visa will be sent to the office you have provided so that you can receive the visa.

Group / Order By:         FM         ICP         Visa Cell

Select from which Bangladesh Visa Office you want to take Visa

 

 

Bangladesh Visa Office  Information

Please select the ‘Photo’ box only and proceed by clicking ‘Save and Next’

Recommendation from concern Ministry Authority

Trade license of the sponsoring Company

Affidavit

Security clearance/Security Certificate

Payment Slip

Photo

Father’s/Husband’s/Mother’s Visa copy

Over stay Payment Slip

Income Tax Certificate of the Company

Passport Copy, Last Visa and Last Arrival Page

Marriage Certificate

TIN

Father’s/Husband’s/Mother’s Passport copy

Birth Certificate

TIN Certificate of the Company

N. O. C from Sri Lankan High Commission

Work Permit

Others

Bi-Lateral Agreement/Multilateral Agreement

  

Other Document

Review

By clicking on the box you will be agreeing to testify that all the provided information is valid and authentic and you would not claim your application fee even if you face declination of your visa.

I hereby declare that statement given above is true and will not request to refund my paid visa fee even if application is declined.