Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after completion of stay in Bangladesh, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. All foreign nationals who intend to visit Bangladesh for various purposes must fill up Online Application for Bangladesh Machine Readable Visa at Bangladesh Visa Application Link  and submit the same. The applicant would take a print out of the submitted application with enrolled number and sign it.
  3. Two (2) color photographs with white background taken recently within the last six months;   passport photographs 
  4. Hotel reservation and Flight booking.
  5.    Documents required against each category of Visa Application
  6. NO REFUNDS: Fees, once received, cannot be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn or service cannot be rendered.
  7. Please note that visitors who intend to stay more than 30 days or need multiple entry visa, should apply to the Bangladesh Embassy/Consulates prior to their departure for Bangladesh.

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Bangladesh and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. All foreign nationals who intend to visit Bangladesh for various purposes must fill up Online Application for Bangladesh Machine Readable Visa at Bangladesh Visa Application Link  and submit the same. The applicant would take a print out of the submitted application with enrolled number and sign it.
  3. Two (2) color photographs with white background taken recently within the last six months;   passport photographs 
  4. Hotel reservation and Flight booking.
  5. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Bangladesh, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
  6.  Businessmen or their representatives 1. Invitation from local Sponsor 2. Security clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs for the inviting company.
  7. Documents required against each category of Visa Application;

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Consulate fee is $160.00 for US Citizens single double or multiple entry validity. Might as well  get multiple. Make sure both letters request it.

Required visa processing fees as applicable in respect of different countries;

Visa Information

Please note that visitors who intend to stay more than 30 days or need multiple entry visa, should apply to the Bangladesh Embassy/Consulates prior to their departure for Bangladesh.

Applicants intending to perform filming in Bangladesh to produce TV/Video Film/Documentary by Foreign network/organization must also complete Forms FF-1 & FF-2 in addition to the regular Visa application form.

Missionaries must provide appointment letter by the church, which should contain “No Objection” by the concerned ministry.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC
3510 International Drive NW
Washington, DC 20008
USA

Phone: 202-244-0183 (PABX)
Fax: 202-244-2771
202-244-7830

Website: http://www.bdembassyusa.org/