Visa Requirements

General Requirements for all Categories:

1. Filled-in online application Form

(www.visa.gov.bd)

2. Photographs (Size 45x35mm and recent one); 02 copies

3. Valid Passport

4. Payment receipt of Visa fee (No fee is required for Indian citizen). For countries (other than India) Visa fee is applicable.

5. Old Passport required if any

While filling in online, we suggest that you have the following information on hand-

1. Valid Passport

2. 45x35mm digital photo in jpeg format, maximum size is 300kb

3. Address in Bangladesh

4. Email Address

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST (T) VISA:

1. Filled in prescribe visa application Form can be obtained from

www.visa.gov.bd

2. Passport (with photocopy)

3. 2 (two) recent Passport size colour photography (Photo is mandatory with white background )

4. Proof of residence (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Driving License and Pan Car)

5. Copy of Old Passport (If any)

6. For professionals, proof of profession and “No Objection Certificate” from competent authority

7. If visitor/visitors reside in the Bangladeshi national’s residence must submit a copy of ID proof of the concerned person

8. Copy of Professional ID proof

9. Copy of latest Electricity Bill

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS (B) VISA 

1. All documents for Tourist Visa (Under ‘1’)

2. Application in Letter head from Applicants Organization

3. Invitation from a Business Organization of Bangladesh

4. Concerned Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries Recommendation

5. Trade license, Export-Import license, Bank Statement, copy of LC  /Bill of Entry

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST FAMILY (TF) VISA

1. All documents for Tourist Visa (Under ‘1’)

2. Affidavit from Bangladeshi spouse

3. Copy of Marriage Certificate

4. Copy of Passport Or National Identity Card  (NID) of Bangladeshi spouse

4. REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT  (E) VISA

1. All documents for Tourist Visa (Under ‘1’)

2. Recommendation Letter from Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)/Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA)

3. Confirmation Letter from BIDA

4. Appointment Letter

5. Copy of Agreement

6. Copy of Advertisement

7. Academic Certificate

8. Old passport (if any)

9. No objection Certificate (NOC) from MEA/ Indian High Commission, Dhaka.

10. Copy of Adhar card/Voter Card

11. Current Photograph 3 copies with white background.

12. Residential Proof/ Copy of Electricity Bill.

13. Tax payment Certificate (for extension visa)

14. Bank Statement

15. Copy of Professional ID card.

5. REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMANCE (P) VISA

1. All documents for Tourist Visa (Under ‘1’)

2. Letter from Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Information of Bangladesh (Cultural performer).

3. Letter from Ministry of Youth and Sports and Sports Federation of Bangladesh (Sports persons).

4. Letter from concern local Sports Federation.

6. REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT  (S) VISA

1. All documents for Tourist Visa (Under ‘1’)

2. Recommendation/Offer Letter from concerned Educational Institutions in Bangladesh

3. Sponsorship

4. Bank Guarantee

5. Educational Certificate

6. Equivalent certificate from Ministry of Education, Bangladesh

7. Money receipt/Money Transfer documents for Fees payment

8. Bonafide Certificate from concern educational institution, Bangladesh

9. Attested Police Clearance Certificate from applicant’s respective police station.

7. FOR OTHER CATEGORIES OF VISAS

Please contact to Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, Kolkata

•   0091-33-4012-7500
•   Email: buddinkolkata@gmail.com