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Bangladesh visas

Bangladesh business visa

Eligible business travellers can get a visa on arrival. Travellers who need a visa and do not qualify must get one before arrival.

Ways to get a Bangladesh business visa

  2. Business visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries may get a visa on arrival for business or investment.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days, with a possible extension of another 30 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 30 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    US$51 or €51 per person, including taxes. Cash payment in US dollars or euros only.
    1. Prepare your passport and printed supporting documents.
    2. Enter by air, sea or road, not by train.
    3. Apply at the entry point and pay the fee in cash.

  3. Regular visa from a Bangladesh mission

    Visa needed

    Business travellers who need a visa in advance can apply at a Bangladesh diplomatic mission.

    Valid for
    Usually up to 60 months.
    Entries
    Usually multiple entries.
    1. Apply at a Bangladesh embassy, consulate or high commission.
    2. Get the visa before travelling.

Who needs it

Business travellers who are not visa-exempt need a visa, either before travel or on arrival if eligible.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the 23 visa-exempt countries can enter for up to 90 days.

How to apply

  1. Apply at a Bangladesh embassy, consulate or high commission if you need a visa in advance.
  2. Obtain the visa before travelling.

Good to know

  • Visa on arrival also covers investment visits for eligible travellers.
  • Permission to take employment is not specified.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Bangladesh?

Business travellers who are not visa-exempt need a visa, either before travel or on arrival if eligible. Ordinary passport holders from the 23 visa-exempt countries can enter for up to 90 days.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Bangladesh?

There are 3 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Business visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Regular visa from a Bangladesh mission (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Bangladesh without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries can enter without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long is a Bangladesh business visa valid?

A regular visa is usually valid for up to 60 months. Entries: Usually multiple entries..

How do I apply for a Bangladesh business visa?

1. Apply at a Bangladesh embassy, consulate or high commission if you need a visa in advance. 2. Obtain the visa before travelling.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Bangladesh?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Bangladesh visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Bangladesh be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Bangladesh business visa rules?

On Bangladesh's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Bangladesh?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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