Visa
Foreign nationals require a valid visa to enter Bangladesh. The type and category of visa, as well as the duration of stay, are determined by the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Birmingham upon receiving an application. These factors depend on the purpose of the visit, the length of stay, and any bilateral arrangements with the foreign national's country of origin.
Bangladesh origin foreign nationals: The only exceptions are foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin (except those from SAARC countries), their children, and spouses. These individuals are eligible to obtain a No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement in their foreign passports to enter Bangladesh.
Application Process
1. Prepare documents: Determine your visa category and required documents Fill out the online application: CLICK HERE FOR FORM
2. Book appointment: Schedule an appointment to submit your application: CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT
3. Pay fees: Pay visa fees at the counter using a debit/credit card, postal order (payable to Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Birmingham). Click the following link for the list of the fees: CLICK HERE FOR FEES
4. Submit application: Bring the following to your appointment:
o Printed online application form (signed)
o Appointment confirmation letter
o Original passport (minimum 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
o Two recent passport photos (white background)
o All supporting documents for your visa category
Collection
Collect your passport at Counter, Bangladesh Assistant High Commission Birmingham, on the date specified in your collection slip (2:00-4:00pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays).
Visa by Post: You may apply for a visa by post. Include your passport, all required documents (as specified for your visa category), and a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope. To obtain a visa by post, pay the visa fee with a postal order or bank draft made out to the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Birmingham. Allow at least seven (7)
working days for processing after your application is received.
Postal Address:
Consular Wing
Bangladesh Assistant High Commission
The South Side Buildings
31 Hurst Street
Birmingham B5 4BD
Important Notice
Carefully check your visa sticker for accuracy (name, passport number, photo, type, entries, dates). The visa is valid from the date of issue, not your travel date.
Required documents as per visa categories:
• GOVERNMENT DELEGATES VISA
o Filled-out, printed, and signed online visa application form.
o Two recent passport-sized colour photos (white background)
o Original passport (must be valid for at least 6 more months) and a photocopy of the photo page.
o Official letter from your UK or Ireland Ministry/Office. This letter must include:
Your job title.
How long you'll be in Bangladesh.
The reason for your visit
• TRANSIT VISA
o Completed and signed visa application form (printed from the online version).
o Two recent passport-sized photos (colour, with white background).
o Your original passport (must be valid for at least six more months) and a photocopy of the photo page.
o Invitation letter from a Bangladeshi citizen (with a copy of their passport or ID) or from a Bangladeshi organization or your hotel booking.
o Proof of financial support: Bank statements or payslips from the last three months.
o Air ticket, reservation (if you have it).
• DIPLOMATIC/OTHER EMBASSY OFFICIALS VISA
o Completed application form: Print the online form, fill it out, and sign it.
o Passport-sized photos: Provide two recent colour photos with a white background.
o Valid passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Include a photocopy of the photo page.
o Official letter: Submit an original letter from your UK/Ireland Ministry or Office. This letter must include:
Your job title
How long you will be staying
Your start date at the embassy/office/organization in Bangladesh
• UN AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Note Verbal from the concern Ministry / Office of UK or Ireland mentioning the applicant's position, duration of stay and purpose of visit in Bangladesh.
• BUSINESS VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o A letter of invitation from Bangladeshi organization mentioning the applicant's name, passport number, the purpose of visit and duration for which visa is required. It should be addressed to Bangladesh High Commission, London.
o A letter from concern business organization in the UK introducing the applicant, his employment status in the organization and the purpose of visit to Bangladesh.
• INVESTOR VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Recommendation letter from BOI/BEPZA.
• WORK PERMIT/EMPLOYMENT VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o A Letter from concern employer of Bangladesh mentioning the applicant's position in the organization.
o Appointment letter and contract papers with full terms and conditions including salary details.
o Recommendation letter from the concern Ministry in Bangladesh/BOI/BEPZA.
• NGO VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Letter of appointment with full terms, conditions and salary details from the NGO (where the applicant is going to join).
o Recommendation letter from the NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh
o A letter from concern organization in UK/Ireland mentioning the applicant's position in the organization and the purpose of visit to Bangladesh
• RESEARCH VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Letters from the concerned institution of both ends
o Consent letter of the concern Ministry in Bangladesh.
• STUDENT VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Invitation/ offer letter from the concerned university/ college/ school (educational institutions in Bangladesh)
o Declaration/ recommendation letter from university/ college/ school in Bangladesh
o Bank guarantee documents
• TOURIST VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Invitation letter from any Bangladeshi citizen along with the copy of his/her valid Bangladesh Passport or National ID Card / invitation letter from any Bangladesh organization / hotel booking confirmation.
o Evidence that you can support yourself during your trip, such as last three month's UK/Ireland's bank statements or payslips.
o Reservation of air ticket (if possible).
• INTERN VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Letters from the concerned institution of both ends
o Consent letter of the concern Ministry in Bangladesh.
• JOURNALIST VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o Filled in FF-I, FF-II and Equipment list form with signature. For these forms click here.
o Invitation letter from the concern organization in Bangladesh.
o A letter from the Organization/Media House where the applicant is currently working.
o Declaration letter with the description of the purpose of shooting (story line), shooting spot and draft shooting schedule.
o Press card provided by concerned media organization.
• TABLIG-JAMAAT VISA
o Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
o Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
o Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
o A letter from the Central Tablig Markus in the United Kingdom.
o A letter from Tablig Markus of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh government has resumed Visa on Arrival in Bangladesh based on the following criteria. Visa on arrival is for maximum 30 days.
a. On Arrival visa for a foreign national visit Bangladesh for government work, tourism, Business, and Investment is now available in Bangladesh if the person is from the following country group:
UK and Any country from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, And Brunei.
b. Visa on Arrival is applicable for the national of a country/a person travelling from a country where there is no Bangladeshi Embassy/High Commission/Consulate.
c. Foreign nationals of Bangladesh origin and their husband/wife/children.
d. Foreign nationals holding diplomatic or official passports; Officials of UN Organizations.
e. On arrival visa is subject to the approval/satisfaction of the immigration authority based on the relevant and satisfactory documents presented to the immigration.
* Security Services Division, Ministry of Home Affairs may grant prior permission to a traveller for visa on arrival in special consideration.
* The prevailing covid-19 protocol as directed by the concerned authorities will apply.
Requirements for Visa on Arrival:
• In case of Visa on arrival for business: A letter of Introduction from the company the businessperson is working and a letter of invitation from the interested company in Bangladesh will be required. In this case, interested/inviting organization in Bangladesh must inform the immigration authority in advance about the arrival of the foreign visitor(s).
• For a Bangladeshi Origin: Bangladeshi Origin foreign passport holder must show proof of their origin. In that case previous Bangladeshi passport/ No visa/Birth Certificate may be asked on arrival. A Foreign Birth Certificate with parents passport/NVR may be required for the children of a Bangladeshi. Marriage certificate with Spouses Passport/NVR may be required for spouse of a Bangladeshi.
• Visitor must have necessary documents to justify his/her visit (In case of Tourism: Hotel booking, return flight ticket, inviting persons details etc will be required.
• Visa fee is 50 Dollar. Visa fees are to be paid in foreign currency in cash.
• Visitor must possess minimum US$ 500.00 or its equivalent amount of foreign currency in cash or credit card.
• Visitor must have return ticket.
