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Bangladesh Visa

Located in South Asia, Bangladesh is the country that has not been commercialized. This place still retains its inherent pure, rustic and simple nature intact and is considered the pinnacle of art, architecture, religion and belief with long-standing historical values. Developing along with cultural and trade exchanges between countries, Bangladesh annually attracts a large number of tourists including Vietnam to come here for cultural experience, pilgrimage, tourism or most popularly, business,… To be able to visit this beautiful country, Bangladesh visa is an integral part of every trip. Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your trip, Bangladesh tourist, business or work visa will be processed and issued by the Bangladesh Embassy on a case-by-case basis. So what kind of visas does Bangladesh currently offer and how to provide the requirements? What are the policies of Bangladesh visa for citizens of Vietnam and other countries?. Please follow up with Visa5s.com to answer these questions.


BANGLADESH VISA OVERVIEW

Citizens of most countries are required a valid visa to enter Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Embassy will decide on the type and duration of the visa with the period of stay after receiving the visa application. Visa types will vary according to the purpose of the visit, length of stay and bilateral visa exemption agreement between Bangladesh and foreign countries. Bangladesh Visa normally includes the following types: Tourist Visa - Business Visa - Working Visa - Student Visa - Investment Visa - Mission Visa - Press Visa. Depending on the purpose of the trip, the Bangladesh Embassy will consider issuing the corresponding visa.


BANGLADESH VISA POLICY FOR NATIONAL CITIZENS

As of January 2024, citizens of the following 23 countries are exempt from Bangladesh visas:

Barbados, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia

In case you are not from one of the countries listed above, you need to apply for a Bangladesh visa and prepare the necessary documents and the cost of paying the Bangladesh visa fee to complete the visa application process.


BANGLADESH VISA POLICY ON ARRIVAL (VOA)

Visa on arrival is one of the most commonly used visas according to general information about Bangladesh visa policy and allows national citizens to stay in Bangladesh for up to 30 days. List of countries that can apply for a visa on arrival:

European Union, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.

You can check the information by visiting the https://www.immi.gov.bd/Land-Permit-Eligibility at the drop-down list "I am a national of" to select your nationality. The maximum number of days allowed to stay applies for Bangladesh visa on arrival will be displayed if your nationality is within Bangladesh's VOA policy.

BANGLADESH VISA POLICY FOR NON-ORDINARY PASSPORTS

For some citizens holding diplomatic or official passports, there is no need to apply for a Bangladesh visa with a maximum stay of up to 30 days, 45 days or even 90 days. Countries that meet the requirements are listed below:

Belarus; China; Estonia (diplomatic passport only); India (45 days – diplomatic passport only), Indonesia; Japan (90 days – diplomatic passport only); Malaysia; Myanmar; Korean; Philippines; Russia; South Korea; Sri Lanka; Swaziland; Turkey (diplomatic passports only); Ukraine; United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.


BANGLADESH VISA APPLICATION DOCUMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS & VIETNAMESE - CLASSIFIED BY PURPOSE OF ENTRY

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

BANGLADESH TOURIST VISA

BANGLADESH BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL VISA

BANGLADESH WORKING VISA

DOCUMENTS ACCORDING TO PURPOSE OF ENTRY

  1. Original confirmation letter of employment (ENG / bilingual ENG – VNM)
  2. Original application for leave of absence to travel to Bangladesh in English or bilingual English – Vietnamese
  3. Certificate of Covid-19 vaccination

Invitation documents:

  1. Passport bio page of inviter
  2. Business registration certificate (for business owners)
  3. The invitation letter sent by Bangladesh partner via mail that showing the time of departure and return, the purpose of the trip..
  4. OR NGO Appointment Letter with endorsement by Bangladesh NGO Affairs Office, Dhaka – If working in a non-governmental organization (NGO)

Business documents:

  1. For business owner: Business registration Letter confirming the business owner;
  2. For employee: Business travel decision (Visa5s supports form drafting)

RUQUIRED  DOCUMENTS APPLIED FOR ALL PURPOSES

  1. Original passport valid for more than 6 months with at least 2 blank pages
  2. Two 4x6 photos of white background (JPEG, maximum 300kb)
  3. Request Letter from Embassy/ Consulate to issue a visa (Visa5s assists in preparing application forms) depending on the purpose of the trip
  4. Electronic Visa Applications Forms on the website
  5. lD passport (if any/ If the old passport has the latest Bangladeshi visa);
  6. Trip itinerary (English or bilingual English – Vietnamese)
  7. Hotel booking
  8. Filght ticket booking
  9. For foreigners: Notarized copy of Work Permit (WP) and Temporary Residence Card or Long-term Vietnam Visa is required.

PROCESSING  TIME

The processing of visa application varies, depending on the embassy decision from 2 – 3 working weeks from the date of submission

DURATION & NUMBER OF ENTRIES

Depending on the approval of the Embassy, the visa duration will be different, usually the visa time will fluctuate in the following 3 cases:

  • 3 months: single entry/ 3 entries
  • 6 months: multiple entries
  • 6 months - 1 year: multiple entries

WHERE TO SUBMIT DOCUMENT

Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Hanoi:

  • Location: Villa D6B-05, Vuon Dao Compound, Subway 675 Lac Long Quan Str, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi.
  • Working time: Monday - Friday; 09:00 – 17:00
  • Tel: 024 3771 6625
  • Email: mission.hanoi@mofa.gov.bd

BANGLADESH VISA APPLICATION PROCESS:

Currently, there is no policy or any press release mentioning the Bangladesh E-visa. National citizens want to apply for a Bangladesh visa can follow the steps as below:

  • Step 2: Print the complete form.
  • Step 3: Send an email to: mission.hanoi@mofa.gov.bd and provide the following information:
  • Full name of applicant
  • Nationality,
  • Passport number,
  • Type of visa (Single/Multiple Entry visa).

In return you will receive 01 email containing necessary instructions on mode of payment of visa fee

  • Step 4: Make your payment thought the Bank.
  • Step 5: Take the printed form along with other required documents, bank deposit slip and submit it to the Embassy.

Information and policies related to Bangladesh Visa have not been updated much on the government website or official websites. Visa5s provides information to readers of a general information referenced from foreign sources for readers to have the most objective perspective.

Article reference sources:
Eligiblity Test for Landing Permit (LP) or Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) in Bangladesh. Locating at https://www.immi.gov.bd/Land-Permit-Eligibility

Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Jakarta. Locating at https://jakarta.mofa.gov.bd/en/site/page/Visa-Type:-E
Bangladesh Online MRV Portal. Locating at
 https://www.visa.gov.bd/


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