Bangladesh
General visa requirements for travelling to Bangladesh. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Business visa (Business Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Processing time
- 7-15 business days
- Fee
- Varies by nationality
- Validity
- 1 year, extendable to 3 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Valid for commerce, trade, or investment activities. Maximum 60 days per visit. Can be extended to 3 years with ability to stay up to 6 months per visit.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Valid for business activities including commerce, trade, investment, meetings, and negotiations
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Employment
Applicant must be engaged in legitimate business activities
Required status: Engaged in legitimate business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 45x35mm, white background, JPEG format, under 300KB, taken within last 6 months
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Bangladeshi organization conducting business
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Bangladesh Machine Readable Visa (MRV) Application; Form url: https://visa.gov.bd/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment, bank transfer, or cash; Amount: Varies by nationality
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application at visa.gov.bd
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Document gathering
Obtain invitation letter from Bangladeshi business partner/organization and prepare supporting documents
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee
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Document submission
Submit documents to Bangladesh embassy/consulate
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Processing wait
Wait for processing (7-15 business days)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with business visa
Business visa (Business Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Fee
- $51 USD
- Validity
- 30 days from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Available for business, trade, and investment purposes. Single-entry visa valid for 30 days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Valid for business, trade, investment, or official duty purposes
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from Bangladeshi business organization or proof of business activities
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash only in USD or EUR; Amount: $51 USD or €51 EUR
How to apply
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Document submission
Present passport, business documents, and invitation letter at airport immigration
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee in cash
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Visa collection
Receive visa stamp and proceed through immigration