Applying for Visa

Before applying for visa, you can check whether you are eligible to receive Visa on Arrival at the port of entry in Bangladesh by following this link: http://www.bdembassyusa.org/index.php?page=visa-on-arrival

Visa

To obtain a Visa for Bangladesh, the applicant must submit the following and fulfill all requirements to avoid any delay of processing visa:

Applicants must provide their email address on the application form to get updates of the applications.

1. Please fill-in the  , print it and send/submit the hard copy to the Embassy with the required documents; in case of any technical problem with this form, you can download the manual form in the following link, fill-in, print and send/submit the hard copy to the Embassy with the required documents: Manual Visa Form

2. A 2’’X 2” color photograph with white background taken within the last six months (attach using glue on the top left corner box of the application form. Do not staple photo);

3. Attach existing valid passport (original passport) with a validity of at least six months;

4. Photocopy of the passport (photo page only);

5. If applicants are foreigners other than US citizens, must submit a photocopy of their valid US Visa/Green Card.  US State ID or Driving License will not be considered as Proof of Residency;

6. Attach a copy of Covid Vaccination (full dose) Card/Certificate;

7. Fees: Please pay Money Order/Cashier Check/Official Check (not older than 30 days) to the “Embassy of Bangladesh’’. Cash or Personal check or online payment will not be accepted.

Processing fees for most types of visas for ordinary US passport holder is US$160.00.
Processing fees for Employment/Missionary/NGO (E/M/N) visas are US$190.00.

NO REFUNDS: Fees, once received by the Embassy, cannot be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn or service cannot be rendered.

8. Tourist Visa: Letter of invitation / Hotel reservation / Travel itinerary.

9. Work Visa: Letter of employment from the employer in Bangladesh and letter of concurrence from concerned Ministry, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Board of Investment (BOI), Bangladesh Export Processing Zone (BEPZA). To work (with pay/voluntary) in a non-governmental organization (NGO), the applicant should furnish a copy of a letter of appointment from the NGO with attestation by the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau in Dhaka.

10. Student Visa: Letter from the concerned educational institution duly attested by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education in Dhaka and Certificate of financial guarantee.

11. Business/Meeting Visa: Letter from the employer in the United States and invitation letter from the host company in Bangladesh clearly stating the purpose of the visit. Please also include Trade License/Registration Paper or any Government issued Certificate in favour of the host organization. If you are interested to include your name in the list of interested importers from Bangladesh, please contact the Commerce Wing of the Embassy at +1-202-244-0183, Ext 324.

12. Investor Visa: Letter of recommendation from the Bangladesh Ministry of Industries or the Board of Investment (BOI) or Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) or Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) in Dhaka.

13. Missionary Visa: Letter of appointment from the Church and “No Objection” from the Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs in Dhaka.

14. Diplomatic and Official Visa: Note Verbale/letter from the concerned government office/Mission. Any direct communication from Dhaka will not be accepted, which must come via Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka.
Additional form for defense personnel and their family members .

15. Journalist Visa: Letter of request from the employer/news agency clearly stating the purpose of the visit. Persons/Network/Organization requesting for shooting/filming in Bangladesh are required to fill in Form , in addition to the visa application form.

Please note that after scrutiny of documents, the Embassy may request for an interview and/or submission of additional documents. Issuance of visa may be delayed if reference has to be made to Bangladesh for clearance.

The Embassy may accept or reject any application for visa.

The usual processing time for a visa is 10 working days. The processing time may vary on a case by case basis.

Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic, particularly as Omicron variant has become the dominant strain in the United States, the walk-in consular services offered by the Embassy is suspended from December 28, 2021 until further notice.

Service by Mail: Applicants may send their application by mail (USPS or FedEx). If so, the applicant must provide a self-addressed return envelope (prepaid/with appropriate postage stamps) and tracking number of Priority/Express Mail. Applicants belonging to same mailing address can send their applications together in one envelope and enclose one return envelope.

Mailing Address:

Embassy of Bangladesh
Attention: VISA
3510 International Drive NW
Washington, DC-20008

Please browse following web-link of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh before departure for Bangladesh from abroad:

http://caab.gov.bd/covid19f.html

For further inquiry:

Email: washdc.visa@gmail.com; pvwing.washdc@gmail.com

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