Visa requirements for Bangladesh
All
foreigners would like to visit Bangladesh require a visa. Tourist
visas are the easiest to obtain. Depending on the office you're dealing
with, they can be issued for periods of up to two months (Australians
can get six months), and whatever the length of your stay it is
suggested that you apply for the maximum amount of time permitted, or
at least specify a date. Most consular offices will request a letter of
invitation along with the visa; this could be a letter from the Tour Operator or the contact that you may be visiting. Tourist visas can be extended for up to 30 days. Landing permits and transit visas are non-expendable.
Business
visa can be issued for periods up to six months, and require a letter
introducing your company along with a letter from your proposed
business partner stating the purpose of your visit.
In
case of long-term visa ISSUES Employment and NGO visas employer in
Bangladesh should help you with obtaining the necessary paperwork.
Visa fees vary from nationality to nationality as Bangladesh practices a reciprocal fee system. Bangladesh visa fees are same for both the Bangladeshi and foreign nationals. You can check the ‘Visa Policy' described all the requirements for each visa.
If
you obtain a visa that expires during your stay, you have to begin
the process for visa extension as soon as you are settled in
Bangladesh. Security clearances and work permits are required for most
visa extensions. If your visa expires, you will have to pay a fine, a
rate variable depending on your work and host organization. You will
also require an exit visa to leave Bangladesh.
No visa Required in Bangladesh
Visas are required for nationals of all countries except- Bhutan,
Barbados, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cyprus, Fiji, Western Samoa, Tonga,
Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Grenada, Papua New
Guinea, Seychelles, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Mauritius,
Malawi, Maldives, Singapore, Switzerland, St. Kitts and Nevis, Ghana
and Gabon.
'No
visa required' means that no visa is required for stay in Bangladesh
up to 90 days only. For further extension of stay permission is
required. European, North American and Australian passport holders of
Bangladesh origin do not required visa provided they pay US $ 50.00 or
equivalent and have their passports stamped "No visa required for
travel to Bangladesh" by Bangladesh Missions abroad.
Valid
passport is required for nationals of all countries for a visit to
Bangladesh. However, passports are not required for the holders of
identity certificate, liaises passers issued by United Nations and its
affiliated bodies and continuous Discharge certificate/Nollie's/ Seaman
Book (Traveling on duty to join or repatriate from ship) issued by
any country recognized by Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi nationals holding dual citizens need not have a visa provided their passport is stamped with "No Visa Required".
Visit visa information of Bangladesh
The Immigration Authority may issue landing Permit (LP) or Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) to the following category of visitors-
1. Tourist and business travellers who do not have a mission for Bangladesh in their country of origin can obtain a Visa-on-Arrival (VOA)
valid for seven to 15 days on arrival. Business travellers require a
letter of invitation from company based in Bangladesh, containing
their Tax Identification Number and attestation from Chamber of
Commerce or Bangladeshi government ministries with corresponding
passport name and passport number and holding return air tickets and
sufficient funds for stay and all documents for next destination.
this however will not be applicable to residents and nationals of
those countries against which the government has imposed sanction or
embargo.
2. Foreign investors with proper documents
or documents certified by the officials of the Board of Investments
(BOI) or Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) or Ministry
of Industry presented at the Airport on the arrival.
3. Foreign delegates invited by Ministries
or Division of the Government of Bangladesh to seminars, workshops, or
International conventions for only the tenure of the stated event
provided written request along with testifying documents satisfies the
Immigration Authority.
4.
Foreigners directly involve in export oriented establishments with
documents & TIN (Tax Identification Number) of the concerned
export oriented establishment certified by Federation of Bangladesh
Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) or Bangladesh Garment
Manufactures and Exporters Association (BGMEA) or other association of
export oriented institutions of Bangladesh;
5. Foreign passport holders of Bangladeshi origin by birth, there children or spouse;
6. Foreign husband/wife of a Bangladesh national;
7. Foreigners with certified documents issued by Tablig Committee, Kakrail Mosque, Dhaka for the purpose of Tablig Jamat.
8. Doctors/Medical team with invitation
letter issued by foreign embassies in Bangladesh, United Nations and/or
its affiliate organizations for the purpose of emergency treatment and
medical care of its officers or employees.
In all cases of LP or VOA the following procedures or conditions must be observed:
a. Arriving foreigners must have a return ticket and at least US $500.00 endorsed in their passport.
b. Entry-Exit of persons issued with LP/VOA must be through the same airport.
c. LP/VOA may be issued for a maximum period of 30 (thirty) days.
Unless otherwise stated and will not be extended under any circumstances (nor extend able).
Note: Since regulations may change at short notice, check details with the Embassy or High Commission.
Restricted entry: The government of Bangladesh refuses admission and transit to nationals of Israel.
How to apply for a visa to Bangladesh:
Time required for Bangladeshi Visa Processing:
Visas
are usually processed in 4 working days. At least seven days should
be allowed for some postal applications - it can vary from country to
country. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional
fees.
Flying to Bangladesh
Flights to Bangladesh are serviced by the national airline is Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG) Beside national airline a number of international airline operate flight in Bangladesh.
Departure tax: BDT 800-2,500 depending on destination, included in the price of the air ticket.
Travel by Rail or Bus
A
direct, twice-weekly Kolkata to Dhaka service was reintroduced in
2008 – the distance covered is 538 km and the service is called
Maitree (Friendship) Express, it is run by both the Indian and
Bangladeshi railways. Besides, a number of Luxurious Bus runs between
the countries.
For other non-direct rail connections, cycle-rickshaw, bus or porter services provide the cross-border connections.
Getting to Bangladesh by BoatThere
are two seaports in Bangladesh named Chittagong sea port and Mongla
sea port. Currently, there are no international passenger routes to and
from Bangladesh.
International Airports in Bangladesh
Dhaka (Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport)Airport Code: DAC. Location: The airport is 20km north of the city (journey time - 45 minutes). Website: N/A. Public transport description: Biman Bangladesh coaches run regularly in both directions. Taxis and Parjatan coaches are also available. Contact number: The airport immigration telephone number is +880-2-8914226.
Chittagong (Shah Amanat International Airport)Airport Code: CGP. Location: Website: N/A. Public transport description: N/A
Syhlet (Osmani International Airport).Airport Code: ZYL. Location: Website: N/A. Public transport description: N/A
List of Taxable Baggage Items:
a) Imported goods, other than personal and household items are taxable.
b)
Each person is allowed two suitcases not exceeding 65 kg total as
personal and household luggage. However, if the 3rd suitcase is of
Magazines which are used for education purpose are not taxable.
c) Imported items which are used for commercial purposes are taxable.
d) Bangladesh citizens are not allowed to import Alcohol/Alcoholic beverages.
Duty & Tax free goods:
1. Cassette Player/Two-in-one
2. Disk man/Walkman (Audio)
3. Portable Audio CD player
4. Desktop / Laptop Computer (with Printer & UPS)
5. Video and Still Camera
6. Still Camera
7. General/Push button/Cordless telephone Set
8. General/Electric Oven
9. Rice Cooker /Pressure Cooker
10. Blender/Juicer/Coffee Maker
11. General and Electric Type writer
12. Sewing Machine (manual)
13. Table/Pedestal Fan
14. Sports materials (for personal use)
15. 200 gms Gold/ silver ornaments (Maximum 12 pieces of each item)
16. One Cartoon Cigarette (200 sticks) etc.
