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Citizens of most countries require valid visa to enter Bangladesh. The Consulate General 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 visit, length of stay and bilateral arrangement with the country of the foreign national.

The Consulte General also issues "No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh" (NVR) Endorsement to the citizens of some foreign nationals who are of Bangladesh origin. This endorsement allows the holder multiple entries in Bangladesh with no restriction of the duration of stay within the validity of the passport.

Nationals of some countries including holders of UN laissez passe do not require visa to enter Bangladesh. Please click here to see a complete list of countries whose nationals do not require visa to enter Bangladesh. Please note that visa fee is non-refundable even if visa is denied or if visa application is withdrawn.

All persons need valid national passports to visit Bangladesh. Passports are not required for holders of Certificate/Laissiez-passer issued by the United Nations and its Specilalized Agencies; Continuous Discharge Certificate/Nullies/Seaman book (when traveling on duty).

Visas can be extended after arrival in Bangladesh. For details, please contact Department of Immigration & Passports, Dhaka.

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To obtain a visa the applicant must submit the following:

1. 2 (two) copies of completed Visa Application Form.
2. 2 (two) 37mm X 37mm photographs taken within the last six months.
3. Passport, valid for at least six months.
4. For US nationals Visa Fee is US$100. For nationals of other countries, please click here

5. Depending upon the purpose of visit, the following documents may be required

Tourist visa: Travel itinerary/air ticket reservation.

Work visa: Letter of employment from the employer in Bangladesh. To work in a recognized non-governmental organization (NGO), the applicant should furnish copy of letter of appointment from the NGO with attestation by the NGO Affairs Bureau, Dhaka.

Student visa: Letter from the concerned educational institution duly attested by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh and Certificate of financial guarantee

Business visa : Letter from the employer in the United States or host company in Bangladesh  clearly stating the purpose of the visit.

Investor visa: Letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Industries, Government of Bangladesh/ Board of Investment, Government of Bangladesh/Bangladesh Export Processin Zones Authority (BEPZA).

Missionary visa : Letter of Appointment from the Church and “No Objection” of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Government of Bangladesh

Diplomatic and official visa : Note verbale from the concerned government office/ Mission

Journalist visa: Letter of request from the employer/news agency clearly stating the purpose of the visit. Minimum processing time for this category of visa is 2 weeks. Persons/Network/Organization requesting for shooting/filming in Bangladesh are required to fill in Form FF-1 and FF-2 in addition to the visa application form.

Mail in Service: Application for visa and NVR endorsement can also be submitted by mail. For details please click Mail-in-Sevice.

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Application for visa is received at Consulate General of Bangladesh in Los Angeles from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. The passport after servicing is generally ready for pick-up between 4:00 and 5:00 pm on the same day. If the Consulate requires more than one day for processing the visa, the applicant will be duly informed.

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Bangladesh origin citizens of countries in North America, Europe, Australia and Singapore are eligible to apply for the endorsement of “No Visa Required to Travel to Bangladesh” in their foreign passports.  Their wives and children are also eligible for this service.  This endorsement allows the holder multiple entries into Bangladesh with unlimited duration of stay within the validity of the passport.

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To obtain an NVR Endorsement, the applicant must submit the following:

1. One copy of completed Application for NVR form
2. One photograph (37mm X37mm)
3. Passport, valid for at least six months
4. Prescribed fee of US$ 50. For details, please click Method of Payment.
5. Copy of Bangladesh passport (first 5 pages) OR Dual Nationality Certificate(s) OR Birth Certificate issued by the competent authorities of Bangladesh OR SSC Certificate or equivalent education certificate issued by any Board of Education of Bangladesh.
6. For children(born in foreign countries): Birth Certificate issued by local authorities and a copy of father’s passport/ dual nationality certificate. For wives (non-Bangladeshi): marriage certificate and husband’s Bangladeshi passport or dual nationality  certificate.

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Visitors from countries, where Bangladesh do not have resident Missions, are eliglble to recive Visa on Arrival (VOA). Also countries, which issue Landing Permit (LP) or Visa on Arrival (VOA) to travelers from Bangladesh may obtain visa on arrival at Zia International Airport, Dhaka. The traveller must have sufficent fund (at least US$ 500) and return air ticket to get Visa on Arrival. It may be noted that for such a visa or permit, the port of entry and port of departure should be the same. Maximum duration of stay for visa on arrival is 15 days.

All other visitors/tourists must obtain visa prior to their arrival in Bangladesh from the Bangladesh Mission/Consulate in the country of their residence.

Foreign investors, exporter and persons attending seminar or symposium organized by the Government will also be eligible for Visa on Arrival after producing valid documents from concerned authorities such as BOI, BEPZA, BGMEA, FBCCI and different Ministries of the Government. Duty-staff from Board of Investment (BOI) are on duty round-the-clock to facilitate foreign investors to get VOAs or LPs on the basis of certification from BOI, BEPZA or Ministry of Industries.

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A Hospitality Booth is available at the Zia International Airport, Dhaka to assist investors and importers visiting Bangladesh. Persons willing to obtain the services may be required to produce reference documents from concerned Bangladesh authorities (viz. Board of Investment, BEPZA, BGMEA, FBCCI). The Hospitality Booth is located inside the main terminal building close to the Immigration Desk and the Customs Enclosure.