Foreign nationals require a valid visa to enter Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Birmingham determines the type and category of visa and duration of stay upon receiving an application. The types and categories differ according to the purpose of the visit, length of stay and bilateral arrangement with the country of the foreign national.

The only exceptions are Bangladesh-origin foreign nationals (except in SAARC countries), their children and their spouse who are eligible to obtain No Visa Required (NVR) in their foreign passports to enter Bangladesh.

Visa by Post:

You may send your visa application by post along with your passport and all other required documents mentioned in your respective visa category and a self-address written prepaid envelope. In order to obtain a visa by post, you must pay the visa fee by postal order to Bangladesh Assistant High  Commission, Birmingham and allow at least 07 (seven) working days after receiving the post. 

Postal Address: 

Consular Wing

Bangladesh Assistant High Commission

The Southside Building

31 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4BD

KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR A VISA

• Applicants may submit their visa applications over the counter on any working day. In case the applicant is unable to submit his/her application in person, an authorized nominee can submit the visa application on the applicant’s behalf with an authorization letter. Please click here to download the authorization letter format.

• When applying for a visa, the validity of the Passport should be at least 6 months. The passport must have at least two blank pages and should not be Mutilated/damaged/tampered in any manner.

• Acceptance of visa application does not automatically guarantee the grant of a visa. The visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Assistant High Commission in its full right. An incomplete application form or application with incorrect information or insufficient supporting papers may be rejected without citing any reason thereof. The Visa Fee is Non-refundable even if the visa is refused.

• Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring additional time to process. The High Commission reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination. Applicants may be called for an interview if it is felt necessary by the visa issuing officer.

• It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining a Bangladesh visa. The High Commission of Bangladesh cannot, in any circumstance, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure.

• Book an appointment to submit your application in person. CLICK HERE for an appointment

KNOW YOUR VISA