Journalist Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 2-3 weeks minimum
- Fee
- Varies by nationality
- Validity
- 1 month, extendable to 3 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For foreign journalists producing video/TV/film/documentary or making reports/interviews for print or electronic media. May be issued for single, double, or multiple entries. Extension up to 3 years can be obtained from Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP) in Bangladesh.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Valid for journalism activities including producing video/TV/film/documentary or making reports/interviews
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Employment
Must be employed by recognized media organization or news agency
Required status: Employed by recognized media organization
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: Letter from employer/news agency stating purpose of visit, and invitation letter from concerned organization in Bangladesh
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Bangladesh MRV Application + Application form for Foreign Journalist FF-1 & FF-2; 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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Document gathering
Obtain letter from employer/news agency and invitation from Bangladesh organization
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Online application
Complete online MRV application at visa.gov.bd and separate FF-1 & FF-2 forms for foreign journalists
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Document submission
Submit all documents to Bangladesh embassy/consulate
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee
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Processing wait
Wait for processing (minimum 2-3 weeks)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with journalist visa