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Visa Policy






VISA POLICY
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
 
 
Amended: 18 May 2009
 
Applicable for: Head of State/Head of Government /Ministers/State Minister/Deputy Minister/Members of Parliament/Members of Provincial Council/Mayor/Equally designated persons and entourage/spouse and dependant family members
 
Purpose of visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:
a) official NOTE from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Host Government
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees: Not required

Visa Category: A1
 
Applicable for: Government/ Semi-Government/ Autonomous body/Members of Government delegation/ entourage and their spouse and children.
 
Purpose of visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:
a) official NOTE from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Host Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees: Not required
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka Bangladesh.

Visa Category     : A2
 
Applicable for: Officer and staff-members of UN Agencies or UN affiliated bodies, Intergovernmental/ International/ Regional Organizations
 
Purpose of Visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:   
a) official NOTE from the respective organization
b) filled in visa application form.
c) 2 passport size photograph.
 
Fees: Not required
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Ministry/Department/Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category     : FA2
 
Applicable for:          Spouse and dependant family members of the Staff-members of UN Agencies or UN affiliated bodies, Intergovernmental/International/ Regional Organizations
 
Purpose of Visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:   
a) official NOTE from the respective organization
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photograph.
 
Fees: Not required

Visa Category: A3
 
Applicable for: Specialists, Advisers, Staff-members employed in development projects and Associated Organizations in Bangladesh under bilateral or multilateral agreements.
 
Purpose of Visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:         
a) recommendation letter from relevant Ministries orEconomic Relation Division (ERD) of Bangladesh Government                       
b) filled in visa application form.
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees: Not required
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: FA3
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members of the Specialists, Advisers, Staff-members employed in development projects and Associated Organizations in Bangladesh under bilateral or multilateral agreements (Persons receive visa under A3 category).
 
Purpose of Visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:      
a) recommendation letter from relevant Ministry or Economic Relation Division (ERD) of Bangladesh Government.   
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees: Not required
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.

Visa Category : B
 
Applicable for: Businessmen/ Business representative
                     
Purpose of Visit: BUSINESS
 
Requirements:
a) recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce or appropriate Business Association of the host country.
b) invitation/recommendation from the business firm in Bangladesh.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the host business Organization in Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: C
 
Applicable for: Crew of Airplane /Ship/Other carriers
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL
 
Requirements:    
a) recommendation letter from employing  organization
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the employing organization.
 
Visa Category: D
 
Applicable for: Ambassador/Diplomat/Consular Officer and equal designated and their spouse & dependant family members.
 
Purpose of Visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:         
a) official note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the host Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees: Not required
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: ND
 
Applicable for: Personal staff of A, A2 & D categories visa holders/Non-diplomatic staff and their spouse including dependant family members.
 
Purpose of Visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements:  
a) official note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the host Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees: Not required
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.

Visa Category: DA
 
Applicable for: Domestic aid and entourage of A, A2 & D categories visa holders.
 
Purpose of Visit: OFFICIAL
 
Requirements: 
a) official note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the host Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees: Not required
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: E
 
Applicable for: Employment
 
Purpose of Visit: EMPLOYMENT 
 
Requirements:         
a) Official letter from Ministry/Board of Investment/BEPZA from Bangladesh.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.

Visa Category: FE
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members of Employment visa holders.  
Purpose of Visit: EMPLOYMENT 
Requirements:         
a) official letter from Ministry/Board of Investment/BEPZA from Bangladesh
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: E1
 
Applicable for: Machinery and software supplier/ founder/ defender/caretaker/project inspector.
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL
 
Requirements:      
a) official letter from relevant Ministry/Department//Organization/Board of Investment/BEPZA from Bangladesh.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization from Bangladesh.

Visa Category: FE1
 
Applicable for: Spouse and Dependant family members of machinery and software supplier/founder/caretaker/ project inspector.
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL
 
Requirements:  
a) official letter from relevant Organization
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
Remarks:Visa will be issued on receipt of the clearance from the External Publicity Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant organization of Bangladesh.


Visa Category: J
 
Applicable for: Journalist/Media person
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL
 
Requirements: 
a) List of person/s intends to travel 
b) filled in visa application form
c) filled in FF I and FF II forms 
d) assignment letter
e) equipments list
f) subject matter / purpose of visit
g) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks:Visa will be issued on receipt of the clearance from the External Publicity Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant organization of Bangladesh.

Visa Category: FJ
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members of journalist/Media persons.  
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL  
 
Requirements:      
a) official letter from the External Publicity Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: M
 
Applicable for: Missionaries/Religious
 
Purpose of Visit: WORSHIP  
 
Requirements:    
a) appointment letter and clearance from the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: FM
 
Applicable for:       Wife and dependant family members of Missionaries/Religious.
 
Purpose of Visit: WORSHIP  
 
Requirements:     
a) appointment letter and clearance from the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: N
 
Applicable for: Appointed in authorised NGO
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL   
 
Requirements:      
a) appointment letter authenticated by NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh.  
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: FN
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members who appointed in authorised NGO.
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL
 
Requirements:      
a) official letter from the bureau of NGO Affairs of the Host Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: P
 
Applicable for: Sports organiser/ Player/ Coach/ cultural team/ Artist/ novelist and equivalent person
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL
 
Requirements:
a) official letter from the host organization in Bangladesh
b) clearance from the relevant Ministry of Bangladesh
c) filled in visa application form
d) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.

Visa Category: FP
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members of sports organiser/ Player/ Coach/ Member of cultural team/ Artist/ Novelist and the equivalent person.  
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL
 
Requirements:
a) clearance from the relevant Ministry of Bangladesh
b) filled in visa application form
d) invitation from the host organization of Bangladesh
c) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: PI
 
Applicable for: Foreign investor/joint venture in private sector
 
Purpose of Visit: PROFESSIONAL  
 
Requirements:     
a) official letter from Board of Investment/ BEPZA from Bangladesh Government
b) filled in visa application form
d) authentication from the Chamber of Commerce of the host government
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: FPI
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members/ entourage of foreign investor in private sector or established/established organization totally foreign capital/ Commercial organization.
 
Purpose of Visit: BUSINESS
 
Requirements:      
a) official letter from Board of Investment/BEPZA from Bangladesh Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: R
 
Applicable for: Participant authorised organization/institution for research /training/internship.
 
Purpose of Visit: RESEARCH/TRAINING/INTERNSHIP
 
Requirements:
a) recommendation letter from the relevant organization of the Host Government
b) invitation letter from the institution/organization from Bangladesh.  
c) filled in visa application form
d) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
  
Visa Category: FR
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members of participant in authorised organization/institution for research /training/internship.
 
Purpose of Visit: RESEARCH/TRAINING/INTERNSHIP
 
Requirements:      
a) recommendation letter from the relevant organization
of the Host Government.
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant Organization of Bangladesh.
         
Visa Category: S
 
Applicable for: Government authorised educational institutions for study/research.
 
Purpose of Visit: STUDY/RESEARCH 
 
Requirements:       
a) evidence of admission/ invitation from relevant Institutions/sponsorship from Bangladesh
b) bank solvency of the applicant
c) filled in visa application form
d) 2 passport size photographs
 
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant institutions of Bangladesh.
 
Visa Category: FS
 
Applicable for: Spouse and dependant family members of the person under study/research.
 
Purpose of Visit: STUDY/RESEARCH 
 
Requirements:      
a) recommendation letter from the relevant institutions of
the Bangladesh
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant institutions of Bangladesh.
  
Visa Category: T
 
Applicable for: participant for privately organised seminar/workshop/study tour/touristic.
 
Purpose of Visit: SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/STUDY TOUR/TOURISTIC 
 
Requirements:
a) invitation letter from Bangladesh (for touristic: hotel reservation/letter from any friend/air ticket)
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
d) bank solvency letter (for touristic) 
 
Fees:  Single: US$ 58
                              
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the police verification report.
  
Visa Category: TI
 
Applicable for: Participating at Tablig Jamat.
                             
Purpose of Visit: RELIGIOUS
 
Requirements:
a) recommendation letter from the Ministry of Religious
Affairs of Bangladesh and Tablig Jamat Association
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees: Single: US$ 58
                              
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the recommendation letter from Tablig association and police verification report.
 
Visa Category: TF
 
Applicable for: Foreign spouse and children of Bangladeshi national/ Bangladeshi descendant having foreign passport and his/her spouse/children.
 
Purpose of Visit: VISIT
 
Requirements: 
a) evidence of Bangladeshi nationality
b) marriage certificate/ relationship certificate for children
c) filled in visa application form
d) 2 passport size photographs
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the positive police verification report.
 
Visa Category: TR
 
Applicable for: Transit through any port in Bangladesh
                           
Purpose of Visit: TRANSIT
 
Requirements: 
a) confirm ticket
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
 
Remarks: This type of visa can not be extended.
 
Visa Category: W
 
Applicable for: person including spouse/dependant family members for holiday/development and volunteers programme under bilateral/multilateral agreement.
 
                           
Purpose of Visit: VISIT
 
Requirements:      
a) copy of the bilateral or multilateral agreement
b) filled in visa application form
c) 2 passport size photographs.
 
Fees:
Single:
US$ 58 
Double:
US$ 116
Multiple:
US$ 194
 
Remarks: This type of visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration and Passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, subject to the official recommendation from the relevant organization of Bangladesh.

Special remarks
 
As per visa exemption understanding between Bangladesh and Turkey in 1987, Turkish Diplomatic, Official, Service and Special passports do not require visa for Bangladesh for stay up to 90 days.
 
 
Attention
 
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